Winning blow: rook to f1 (d1·5)
c9-20105Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
29. Rf1 Ke7 30. Rxf5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Well found: rook to f5 (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ke7, then Rxf5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #554.
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