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Winning blow: rook to h1 (f1·6)

c9-11216
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. Rxh1 Rf6 29. Qg2 Qe3 30. Nc4

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
  • Spot on — queen to g2 (+2.2).
  • A natural move: knight to c4.
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Rf6, then Qg2 and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #917.

Explore position #917

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