Winning blow: rook to f7 (f1·20)
c9-18972Puzzle 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
34. Rf7+ Kb6 35. Qf6 Rd7 36. Rxd7
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- queen to f6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kb6, then Qf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #770.
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