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Winning blow: rook to d6 (e6·3)

c9-11560
Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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

27. Rd6 Rxd6 28. Qxf8+ Kxf8 29. Nxd6

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to d6 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
  • Well found: queen to f8 (+5.4).
  • Strong! knight to d6 is the sharp choice (+5.4).
  • You win decisive material (+5.4).
  • If instead Rxd6, then Qxf8+ and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #519.

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