Winning blow: rook to f7 (e7·4)
c9-14423Puzzle rating: 2250Theme: 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
37. Rxf7+ Kg8 38. Rd7 Bh4 39. Rc8+ Bd8 40. Rcxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- rook to d7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg8, then Rd7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #708.
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