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Winning blow: rook to c2 (c6)

c9-11058
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Rc2 Qd1+ 29. Ka2 Bg7 30. Qb1

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to c2 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
  • Well found: king to a2 (+5.8).
  • A natural move: queen to b1.
  • You win decisive material (+6.0).
  • If instead Qd1+, then Ka2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #861.

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