Winning blow: rook to f2 (f1)
c9-16136Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
22. Rf2 Rg7+ 23. Rg2 Bxd3 24. exd3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f2 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Well found: rook to g2 (+1.9).
- Precise: pawn to d3 is the top choice (+1.5).
- You reach a winning position (+1.5).
- If instead Rg7+, then Rg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #27.
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