Winning blow: rook to b2 (a2·2)
c9-12969Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
29. Rxb2 Rxa4+ 30. Ra2 Raxe4 31. Nxe4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b2 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- rook to a2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to e4 is the top choice (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxa4+, then Ra2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #923.
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