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Winning blow: rook to f6 (f1·15)

c9-16312
Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Rxf6 Kxh6 31. Qf8+ Rg7 32. Rf7

Why it works

  • Best move. rook to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
  • Spot on — queen to f8 (#4).
  • A natural move: rook to f7.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kxh6, then Nf4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #451.

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