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Winning blow: rook to c8 (d8)

c9-14818
Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Rc8+ Kd7 29. Qxg2 Qh5 30. Bc3

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
  • Well found: queen to g2 (+4.5).
  • A natural move: bishop to c3.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.4).
  • If instead Kd7, then Qxg2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #744.

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