Winning blow: rook to f6 (f5·3)
c9-24684Puzzle 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
17. Rxf6+ exf6 18. Qxf6+ Kg8 19. Bxg6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#4).
- Strong! bishop to g6 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead exf6, then Qxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #112.
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