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Winning blow: rook to d1 (g1·2)

c9-18660
Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Rxd1 Rxd1 31. Bxf5+ Kb8 32. hxg6

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
  • Spot on — bishop to f5 (+4.9).
  • Precise: pawn to g6 is the top choice (+5.1).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Rxd1, then Bxf5+ and you win the queen.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #784.

Explore position #784

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