Winning blow: rook to f7 (f1·21)
c9-20807Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
32. R1f7+ Kc6 33. dxe5 a5+ 34. Kxa5
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — pawn to e5 (#6).
- Precise: king to a5 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kc6, then Rc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #832.
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