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Winning blow: rook to f2 (f1·4)

c9-17014
Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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

28. Rf2 Qxd1+ 29. Kh2 Qd5 30. Rhf1

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to f2 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
  • Well found: king to h2 (+4.6).
  • A natural move: rook to f1.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.6).
  • If instead Qxd1+, then Kh2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #21.

Explore position #21

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