Winning blow: rook to f1 (f2·6)
c9-27842Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
32. Rf1 Qxe3+ 33. Bxe3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Well found: bishop to e3 (+5.1).
- You win decisive material (+5.1).
- If instead Qxe3+, then Bxe3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #297.
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