Winning blow: rook to c4 (f4·3)
c9-19329Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
31. Rc4+ Kd6 32. Qf8+ Ke6 33. Re4+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#4).
- Precise: rook to e4 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb6, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #832.
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