Winning blow: rook to f4 (e4·2)
c9-15513Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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. Rf4 f5 28. Qh8+ Ke7 29. Qh4+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f4 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#6).
- Strong! queen to h4 is the sharp choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead f5, then Rxf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #135.
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