Winning blow: rook to a7
c9-10131Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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. Rxa7+ Nxa7 33. Bxe3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a7 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — bishop to e3 (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Nxa7, then Bxe3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #714.
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