Winning blow: rook to f5 (e5)
c9-19258Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
25. Ref5 d6 26. Bd3 Bb6 27. Qh1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f5 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to h1 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead d6, then Bd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #837.
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