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Winning blow: rook to c1 (f1·5)

c9-23453
Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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

28. Rfc1 Rxh6 29. R1c6 Qxc7 30. Rxc7

Why it works

  • Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (+6.9).
  • Well found: rook to c6 (+8.3).
  • Strong! rook to c7 is the sharp choice (+11.4).
  • You win decisive material (+11.4).
  • If instead Rxh6, then R1c6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #471.

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