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Winning blow: rook to h1 (g1·13)

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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

27. Rh1 d6 28. Rh8+ Rg8 29. Nd7+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: rook to h1.
  • Spot on — rook to h8 (#3).
  • Precise: knight to d7 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead d6, then Nd7+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #82.

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