Winning blow: rook to f1 (b1·2)
c9-23091Puzzle 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
32. Rf1+ Kg5 33. Qxf7 Qd2 34. Qf6+ Kh6 35. Qxh8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (+8.6).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (+9.2).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#5).
- Best move. queen to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kg5, then Qxf7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #325.
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