Winning blow: rook to a7 (a8·5)
c9-10012Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
30. Ra7+ Kxc8 31. Be6+ Kd8 32. Nc6+ Ke8 33. Ra8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: bishop to e6 (#2).
- Precise: knight to c6 is the top choice (#1).
- Great move! rook to a8 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxc8, then Be6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #180.
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