Winning blow: rook to c1 (f1·5)
c9-23453Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
28. Rfc1 Rxh6 29. R1c6 Qxc7 30. Rxc7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+6.9).
- Well found: rook to c6 (+8.3).
- Strong! rook to c7 is the sharp choice (+11.4).
- You win decisive material (+11.4).
- If instead Rxh6, then R1c6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #471.
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