Winning blow: rook to f7 (f1·15)
c9-20962Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
36. Rf7+ Rxf7 37. Qxf7+ Kh8 38. Qe8+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Well found: queen to f7 (#4).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxf7, then Qxf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #147.
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