Winning blow: rook to b1 (a1·9)
c9-13513Puzzle rating: 2340Theme: 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
32. Rb1 Ra8 33. g8=Q Rxg8 34. Ra7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to b1.
- pawn to g8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ra8, then g8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #574.
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