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Winning blow: rook to f7 (f6·6)

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Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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.

Explore position #55

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