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Winning blow: rook to d8 (d3·2)

c9-14949
Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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

35. Rd8+ Kxc7 36. Rxg8

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
  • Well found: rook to g8 (+4.8).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.8).
  • If instead Kxc7, then Rxg8 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #893.

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