Winning blow: rook to a1 (b1·5)
c9-11527Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
27. Ra1 c5 28. b6 Rxe6 29. Qa8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to a1.
- pawn to b6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead c5, then b6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #365.
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