Winning blow: rook to f1 (f2·3)
c9-20211Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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 Rxf1+ 30. Kxf1 Rc2 31. Bd1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: king to f1 (+4.5).
- Precise: bishop to d1 is the top choice (+4.1).
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Re5, then Rc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #505.
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