Winning blow: rook to f8 (f2)
c9-18275Puzzle 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
35. Rf8+ Kd7 36. Qa7+ Rb7 37. Qxd4+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (#4).
- Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd7, then Qa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #509.
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