Winning blow: rook to f4 (f1·3)
c9-14472naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 970Theme: 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
20. Rf4 Qc7 21. Re1 dxe3 22. Qc1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f4 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c1 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead dxe3, then Rcf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #217.
SP-217 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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