Winning blow: rook to f7 (f1·31)
c9-15089Puzzle rating: 2380Theme: 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
36. Rxf7+ Rxf7 37. e7+ Kg8 38. Bxf7+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — pawn to e7 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to f7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxf7, then e7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #864.
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