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Winning blow: rook to d1 (f1·5)

c9-23057
Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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

31. Rfd1 Bd4 32. Qxb5

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
  • Well found: queen to b5 (+8.6).
  • You win decisive material (+8.6).
  • If instead Bd4, then Qxb5 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #511.

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