Winning blow: rook to c1 (a1·4)
c9-25381Puzzle 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
26. Rc1+ Kb8 27. Qf4+ Qxf4 28. Bxf4+ Ka7 29. Nxf2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — queen to f4 (+4.7).
- Strong! bishop to f4 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- Best move. knight to f2 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kb8, then Qf4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #574.
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