Winning blow: rook to f8 (d8·4)
c9-20690Puzzle 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
28. Rxf8+ Kxf8 29. Qxf5+ Kg8 30. Nf6+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Well found: queen to f5 (#3).
- Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxf8, then Qxf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #289.
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