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Winning blow: rook to d1 (f1·9)

c9-13840
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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

36. Rd1 g5 37. Rxd2 d3 38. Rxd3

Why it works

  • Sensible development: rook to d1.
  • Spot on — rook to d2 (#3).
  • Precise: rook to d3 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead f4, then gxf4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #435.

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