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Winning blow: rook to d6 (d1·27)

c9-14402
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

30. R1d6 f2 31. Bxf2 Bc6 32. Rxc6

Why it works

  • Sensible development: rook to d6.
  • Spot on — bishop to f2 (#3).
  • Precise: rook to c6 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead f2, then Bxf2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #959.

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