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Winning blow: rook to d7 (c7·4)

c9-10307
Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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

29. Rd7 Rb8 30. Nxa4 Rxa4 31. Bd4

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
  • Spot on — knight to a4 (+5.1).
  • A natural move: bishop to d4.
  • You win decisive material (+5.2).
  • If instead Rc8, then Nxa4 and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #510.

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