Winning blow: rook to f7 (f1·28)
c9-19720Puzzle 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
36. Rff7 h3+ 37. Kxh3 Kg6 38. Rg7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to f7.
- Spot on — king to h3 (#3).
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg6, then Rg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #473.
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