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Winning blow: rook to f2 (f5)

c9-14078
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

28. Rf2 f6 29. Qc1 fxg5 30. Qc2

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to f2 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
  • queen to c1 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: queen to c2.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.4).
  • If instead Bg3, then Qe1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #8.

Explore position #8

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