Winning blow: rook to f6 (f1·4)
c9-18031Puzzle 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
22. Rf6+ Kxf6 23. Qxd6+ Kf7 24. Bh5+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to h5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxf6, then Qxd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #229.
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