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Winning blow: rook to d1 (g1·3)

c9-14416
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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

21. Rd1+ Kc7 22. Bxc6 Nxe2+ 23. Kb1

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
  • Well found: bishop to c6 (+4.2).
  • A natural move: king to b1.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.3).
  • If instead Nd5, then e4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #618.

Explore position #618

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