Winning blow: rook to b7 (a7·2)
c9-16144Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
42. Rxb7+ Kf8 43. Rf7+ Kg8 44. d7 a3 45. d8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#2).
- A natural move: pawn to d7.
- Best move. pawn to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf8, then Rf7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #448.
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