Winning blow: rook to f4 (d4·2)
c9-19758Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
30. Rxf4 Re8 31. Bxe8 Rxb5 32. Bxb5
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to e8 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to b5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rc8, then Rf8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #811.
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