Winning blow: rook to f1 (g1·3)
c9-24782Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. Rf1 Qxh2 18. Rxb7 Bxd4 19. cxd4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (+3.1).
- Precise: pawn to d4 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Qxh2, then Rxb7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #251.
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