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Winning blow: rook to f5 (g5·2)

c9-17110
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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

31. Rxf5 h2 32. Rf1 Bd6 33. Rh1

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to f5 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
  • Well found: rook to f1 (+4.5).
  • A natural move: rook to h1.
  • You win decisive material (+5.5).
  • If instead h2, then Rf1 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #349.

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