Winning blow: rook to f8 (f1·5)
c9-20722Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
31. Rf8+ Qxf8 32. Qc7+ Ke8 33. Qxb8+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#8).
- Well found: queen to c7 (#7).
- Strong! queen to b8 is the sharp choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qxf8, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #602.
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