Winning blow: rook to d1 (f1·8)
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TypeWinning blow
White to move — find the best continuation
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. Rd1+ Ke6 33. Re5+ Kf6 34. Rd6+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — rook to e5 (#3).
- Precise: rook to d6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Re5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #624.
SP-624 · ThroneScout — King on a central file (d/e) with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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