Winning blow: rook to f7 (h7·3)
c9-20413Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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. Rf7+ Ke8 30. Qxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: queen to e6 (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Qxe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #532.
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