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Winning blow: rook to f1 (f2·3)

c9-20211
Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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

29. Rf1 Rxf1+ 30. Kxf1 Rc2 31. Bd1

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • Well found: king to f1 (+4.5).
  • Precise: bishop to d1 is the top choice (+4.1).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.1).
  • If instead Re5, then Rc3 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #505.

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