Winning blow: rook to f1 (e1·3)
c9-16108Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
34. Rf1+ Bf5 35. Qg5+ Kf7 36. Rxf5+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f1 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to g5 (#4).
- Precise: rook to f5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bf5, then Qg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #443.
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