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Winning blow: rook to c1 (f1·7)

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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

30. Rfc1 Rxe6 31. dxe6 Bb7 32. Ka2

Why it works

  • Sensible development: rook to c1.
  • Well found: pawn to e6 (#3).
  • A natural move: king to a2.
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Rxe6, then dxe6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #355.

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