Winning blow: rook to a3 (a1·2)
c9-09542Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
37. Raa3 Qb5+ 38. Kf2 Kb7 39. Rab3 Bb6 40. Rxb5
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a3 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- king to f2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to b3 is the top choice (+4.3).
- Great move! rook to b5 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qb5+, then Kf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #276.
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