Winning blow: rook to f3 (f1·11)
c9-09895naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1610Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
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
25. Rf3 Rxb5 26. Nxb5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f3 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Well found: knight to b5 (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Rxb5, then Nxb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #500.
SP-500 · BastionGuard — A c- or f-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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