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Winning blow: rook to f1 (a1·2)

c9-14094
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

32. Rf1 Nf3+ 33. Rxf3 exf3 34. Kf1

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
  • Well found: rook to f3 (+3.6).
  • Precise: king to f1 is the top choice (+3.5).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.5).
  • If instead Nf3+, then Rxf3 and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #900.

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