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Winning blow: rook to d7 (d4·2)

c9-20846
Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Rxd7+ Kxd7 30. Qd6+ Kc8 31. Bh3+

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (#7).
  • Well found: queen to d6 (#6).
  • Precise: bishop to h3 is the top choice (#5).
  • You win decisive material (+15.0).
  • If instead Kxd7, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #334.

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