Winning blow: rook to f7 (f1·17)
c9-14438Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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
27. Rf7+ Kxf7 28. Qxd7+ Kg8 29. Qxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- Well found: queen to d7 (+3.4).
- Strong! queen to e6 is the sharp choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Kxf7, then Qxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #302.
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