Winning blow: rook to f7 (f1·30)
c9-14703Puzzle rating: 2150Theme: 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+ Ke8 28. Rxa7+ Kd8 29. Bg5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a7 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to g5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Rxa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #69.
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