Winning blow: rook to f7 (f4·5)
c9-23413Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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. Rxf7 Qe8 27. Qd5 Kh8 28. Qxd4+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- queen to d5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d4 is the top choice (+5.9).
- You win decisive material (+5.9).
- If instead Qe8, then Qd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #417.
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