Winning blow: rook to f7 (f8·5)
c9-14737Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
35. Rf7+ Kb6 36. Qxd6+ Kb5 37. Qd7+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#5).
- Strong! queen to d7 is the sharp choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb6, then Qxd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #697.
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