Winning blow: rook to a6 (f6)
c9-10907Puzzle 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
40. Ra6 Ne6 41. Kc1 Kd8 42. Ra7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a6 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a7 is the top choice (+5.7).
- You win decisive material (+5.7).
- If instead Nc2, then Kc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #602.
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