Winning blow: rook to f1 (a1·3)
c9-15131Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
38. Rf1+ Kg2 39. Rc1 Rxc1 40. Kxc1 Kf3 41. Bxd6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- rook to c1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to c1 is the sharp choice (+3.1).
- Great move! bishop to d6 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Kg2, then Rc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #495.
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