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Winning blow: rook to g8 (f8·2)

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Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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

37. Rfg8 e5 38. Rd7 e4 39. Re7

Why it works

  • Sensible development: rook to g8.
  • rook to d7 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: rook to e7.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead h4, then Kh3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #418.

Explore position #418

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