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Winning blow: rook to c4 (f4·3)

c9-19329
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. Rc4+ Kd6 32. Qf8+ Ke6 33. Re4+

Why it works

  • Best move. rook to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
  • Spot on — queen to f8 (#4).
  • Precise: rook to e4 is the top choice (#5).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kb6, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #832.

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