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Winning blow: rook to d4 (b4·3)

c9-14301
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

20. Rd4 Bxh3 21. Qe3 Ne6 22. Rxd6

Why it works

  • Sensible development: rook to d4.
  • Spot on — queen to e3 (+8.7).
  • Strong! rook to d6 is the sharp choice (+10.0).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Bf3+, then Kc1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #882.

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