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Winning blow: rook to e2 (d2·2)

c9-18561
Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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

24. Rdxe2 Bd4+ 25. Kh1 fxg2+ 26. Bxg2

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to e2 keeps the pressure (+5.9).
  • king to h1 develops smoothly.
  • Precise: bishop to g2 is the top choice (+5.9).
  • You win decisive material (+5.9).
  • If instead Bd4+, then Kh1 and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #11.

Explore position #11

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