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Winning blow: rook to g1 (d1·3)

c9-18948
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

33. Rg1+ Kf8 34. b8=Q+ Ke7 35. Qaa7+

Why it works

  • Best move. rook to g1 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
  • Spot on — pawn to b8 (#2).
  • Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#1).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kf8, then b8=Q+ and you win the pawn.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #210.

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