Winning blow: rook to f1 (e1·8)
c9-13895Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
29. Rf1+ Ke8 30. Qc6+ Rd7 31. Qc8+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f1 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Rf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #512.
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