Winning blow: rook to f7 (f8·9)
c9-17534Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
36. Rf7 a5 37. Nxg2 Ka6 38. Nh4
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to f7.
- Spot on — knight to g2 (#4).
- A natural move: knight to h4.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead g1=Q, then Nxg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #662.
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