Winning blow: rook to f5 (e5·4)
c9-09989naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2100Theme: 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. Rxf5+ Bxf5 27. Qxf5+ Qf6 28. Qc8+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f5 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: queen to f5 (#4).
- Strong! queen to c8 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxf5, then Qxf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #372.
SP-372 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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