Winning blow: rook to f2 (e2·3)
c9-21524Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
23. Rf2 Rxf2 24. Nxf2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Well found: knight to f2 (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Rxf2, then Nxf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #589.
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