Winning blow: rook to f1 (f4)
c9-26579Puzzle 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 Qb6 18. g4 Nd7 19. Bxb7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- pawn to g4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to b7 is the top choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Qb6, then g4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #47.
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