Winning blow: pawn to f4 (f2·2)
c9-16250Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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. f4 Bxf4 28. Re8+ Ka7 29. Rxa6+ Kxa6 30. Rxa8+
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f4 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- Well found: rook to e8 (+4.3).
- Precise: rook to a6 is the top choice (+4.3).
- Great move! rook to a8 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Bxf4, then Re8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #923.
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