Winning blow: rook to a3 (e3)
c9-08982Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
32. Ra3 Nc2+ 33. Ka2 Nxa3 34. bxa3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a3 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- king to a2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to a3 is the sharp choice (+3.2).
- You reach a winning position (+3.2).
- If instead Nc2+, then Kb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #943.
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