Winning blow: rook to f7 (f6·3)
c9-27694Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
33. Rxf7+ Bxf7 34. Rxf7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Well found: rook to f7 (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxf7, then Rxf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #305.
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