Winning blow: rook to f1 (f4·2)
c9-26064Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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. Rf1 Rxf1+ 27. Bxf1 Kxe7 28. Bxd3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Spot on — bishop to f1 (+6.0).
- Precise: bishop to d3 is the top choice (+6.0).
- You win decisive material (+6.0).
- If instead Rxf1+, then Bxf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #231.
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