Winning blow: rook to f1 (c1·3)
c9-19016Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
33. Rf1+ Rf5 34. Rf8+ Kg6 35. exf5+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f1 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#3).
- Precise: pawn to f5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rf5, then Rf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #273.
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