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Winning blow: rook to f1 (f2·2)

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Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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

33. Rf1 Re2 34. Rg3 Re4 35. Bd6

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
  • rook to g3 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: bishop to d6 is the top choice (+3.1).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.1).
  • If instead Re2, then Rg3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #150.

Explore position #150

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