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Winning blow: rook to f5 (f2·4)

c9-19107
Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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.

Explore position #222

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