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Winning blow: rook to d3 (f3·5)

c9-14840
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

37. Rfd3 Ree8 38. Bxe8 Rxe8 39. Rd8

Why it works

  • Sensible development: rook to d3.
  • Well found: bishop to e8 (#5).
  • A natural move: rook to d8.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Ree8, then Bxe8 and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #422.

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