Winning blow: rook to f2 (f5)
c9-14078Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
28. Rf2 f6 29. Qc1 fxg5 30. Qc2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- queen to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to c2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.4).
- If instead Bg3, then Qe1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #8.
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