Winning blow: rook to f6 (f1·7)
c9-25120Puzzle 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
25. Rxf6 exf6 26. Rxg6 Rxh3 27. Rxf6 Nc5 28. Rxd6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f6 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Well found: rook to g6 (+3.8).
- Strong! rook to f6 is the sharp choice (+3.5).
- Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead exf6, then Rxg6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #455.
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