Winning blow: rook to a3 (e3·2)
c9-16338Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
37. Ra3 Ke8 38. Qe3+ Qxe3+ 39. Rxe3+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a3 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — queen to e3 (+4.3).
- Precise: rook to e3 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Ke8, then Qe3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #7.
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