Winning blow: rook to f2 (f1·4)
c9-17014Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
28. Rf2 Qxd1+ 29. Kh2 Qd5 30. Rhf1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: king to h2 (+4.6).
- A natural move: rook to f1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Qxd1+, then Kh2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #21.
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