Winning blow: rook to f6 (f3·4)
c9-18503Puzzle rating: 1620Theme: 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
20. Rf6 exf6 21. Nxf6+ Kc7 22. Nxg8 Rxg8 23. Qxe6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f6 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Well found: knight to f6 (+5.7).
- Strong! knight to g8 is the sharp choice (+5.7).
- Best move. queen to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead exf6, then Nxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #444.
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