Winning blow: rook to f2 (f1·2)
c9-20559Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
37. Rf2 Kf6 38. Rg2 Qh7 39. Qf8+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to f2.
- Well found: rook to g2 (#4).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf6, then Rg2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #676.
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