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Winning blow: rook to d6 (d7·2)

c9-17414
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

31. Rd6+ Kf7 32. fxe5 Ke7 33. Rf3

Why it works

  • Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
  • Spot on — pawn to e5 (#4).
  • A natural move: rook to f3.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kg7, then fxe5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #128.

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