Winning blow: rook to f5 (f2·4)
c9-19107Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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. Rxf5+ Ke6 34. Rf6+ Nxf6 35. Qxf6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f5 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Well found: rook to f6 (#6).
- Strong! queen to f6 is the sharp choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke6, then Rf6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #222.
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