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Winning blow: rook to d6 (f6)

c9-20750
Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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

32. Rxd6 Rc8 33. Rxd5 Rc1+ 34. Kg2

Why it works

  • Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
  • Spot on — rook to d5 (#5).
  • A natural move: king to g2.
  • You win a piece — the bishop.
  • If instead Bc4+, then Qxc4 and you win the bishop.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #132.

Explore position #132

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