Winning blow: rook to a1 (e1·3)
c9-16475Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
34. Ra1 Nxd4+ 35. Kd3 Ne5+ 36. Kxd4 Kb8 37. Qxf6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- king to d3 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to d4 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
- Best move. queen to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nxd4+, then Kd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #744.
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