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Winning blow: rook to d7 (d5·5)

c9-09190
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

28. Rd7+ Kc8 29. Rxg7+ Kd8 30. Rd1+

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (#5).
  • Spot on — rook to g7 (#5).
  • Precise: rook to d1 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Ka6, then Bc4+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #552.

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