Winning blow: rook to a3 (a1·4)
c9-16258Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
24. Ra3 c5 25. Rb3+ Kc7 26. Bxa5+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to a3.
- Spot on — rook to b3 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to a5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead c5, then Rb3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #810.
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