Winning blow: rook to a6 (a2)
c9-15042Puzzle 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
32. Ra6+ Kb5 33. Qe2+ Kb4 34. Nd3+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to e2 (#5).
- Precise: knight to d3 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb5, then Qe2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #186.
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