Winning blow: rook to f7 (f1·27)
c9-19294Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
21. Rf7 Rc8 22. Ne4 b5 23. Nd6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to f7.
- knight to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to d6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rc8, then Ne4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #459.
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