Winning blow: rook to f8 (f1·23)
c9-18039Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
33. Rf8+ Kc7 34. Qc5+ Kd7 35. Rf7+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (#2).
- Precise: rook to f7 is the top choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc7, then Qc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #954.
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