Winning blow: rook to f2 (f1·6)
c9-21165Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
26. Rxf2 Qxh7 27. Rf8+ Ne8 28. Rxe8+ Kc7 29. Rxa8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Well found: rook to f8 (+4.9).
- Strong! rook to e8 is the sharp choice (+5.1).
- Great move! rook to a8 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxh7, then Rf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #956.
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