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Winning blow: rook to e1 (f1·15)

c9-10440
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
a8b7c6d5e4f3g2h1
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

38. Re1 h5 39. d6 h4 40. d7

Why it works

  • Sensible development: rook to e1.
  • pawn to d6 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: pawn to d7.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead h6, then d6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #230.

Explore position #230

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