Winning blow: rook to f2 (f1·7)
c9-25018naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
21. Rf2 Rxf2+ 22. Nxf2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f2 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
- Well found: knight to f2 (+2.0).
- You reach a winning position (+2.0).
- If instead Rxf2+, then Nxf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #284.
SP-284 · ThroneScout — The king starts on d or e while at least one knight begins in a corner.
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