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Winning blow: rook to d7 (d8·6)

c9-20078
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. Rd7 Qxd7 31. Bxg6+ Kxg6 32. Qe4+

Why it works

  • Sensible development: rook to d7.
  • Spot on — bishop to g6 (#3).
  • Precise: queen to e4 is the top choice (#2).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Re1+, then Rxe1 and you win the rook.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #534.

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