Winning blow: rook to f4 (f1·4)
c9-17221Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Rxf4 Rxe8 28. Rf3 Rf8 29. Rxf8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f4 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- rook to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxe8, then Rf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #34.
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