Winning blow: rook to f8 (f1·3)
c9-11542naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeX-ray
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. Rf8+ Kc7 26. Bxa5+ b6 27. Rxa8
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Spot on — bishop to a5 (+5.5).
- Strong! rook to a8 is the sharp choice (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc7, then Bxa5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #808.
SP-808 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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