Winning blow: rook to f7 (f4·4)
c9-16716Puzzle 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
29. Rxf7+ Kh6 30. Qg8 Rh1+ 31. Kxh1
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- queen to g8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to h1 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kh6, then Rf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #112.
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