Winning blow: rook to f7 (f6·6)
c9-18167Puzzle 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
25. Rf7 Re1+ 26. Nf1 Rxf1+ 27. Kxf1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: knight to f1 (#3).
- Precise: king to f1 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Re1+, then Nf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #55.
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