Winning blow: rook to a8 (a1·13)
c9-10733Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Ra8+ Kc7 38. Qf4+ e5 39. Qxe5+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to f4 (#3).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc7, then Qf4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #836.
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