Winning blow: rook to a7 (a5)
c9-16222Puzzle 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
38. Ra7+ Kb8 39. Rc8+ Kxc8 40. Qxe6+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb8, then Rc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #933.
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