Winning blow: rook to f6 (f3·5)
c9-15554Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
30. Rxf6 Rb3+ 31. axb3 Kxf6 32. Qxd6+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — pawn to b3 (#3).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kxf6, then Nh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #300.
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