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Winning blow: rook to g1 (f1·3)

c9-12174
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

35. Rg1 Rh7 36. Kxg2 Rh4 37. Bd3

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
  • Spot on — king to g2 (+4.3).
  • Precise: bishop to d3 is the top choice (+4.2).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.2).
  • If instead Rh7, then Kxg2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #210.

Explore position #210

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