Winning blow: rook to a2
c9-11943Puzzle 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
31. Ra2 Rb3 32. a5 Rxb5 33. d3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a2 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- pawn to a5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to d3 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead Rb3, then a5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #576.
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