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Winning blow: rook to b1 (f1·8)

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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

25. Rfb1 Bb4 26. R1xb4 d6 27. R4b7+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: rook to b1.
  • Spot on — rook to b4 (#3).
  • Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (#3).
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead d6, then R1b7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #802.

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