Winning blow: rook to a1 (d1)
c9-02830Puzzle rating: 1112Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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
12. Rxa1 f6 13. a4 Kb7 14. Nd1
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- pawn to a4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to d1 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f6, then Kf1 and you win the bishop.
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