Winning blow: rook to f2 (e2·2)
c9-14836Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
21. Rf2 Qd3 22. Rxf4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — rook to f4 (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Qd3, then Rxf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #110.
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