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Winning blow: rook to f3 (f2·2)

c9-21222
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. Rf3 Rhg8 30. Bd3 Bc6 31. Kh2

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to f3 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
  • bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
  • A natural move: king to h2.
  • You reach a winning position (+4.3).
  • If instead Rd8, then Qe2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #116.

Explore position #116

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