Winning blow: rook to f3 (f1·9)
c9-28005Puzzle 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
26. Rf3 Qxg3 27. hxg3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f3 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Well found: pawn to g3 (+5.2).
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead Qxg3, then hxg3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #188.
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