Winning blow: rook to a5 (a1·2)
c9-16670Puzzle rating: 2150Theme: 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
25. Rxa5 Qxb5+ 26. Qxb5+ Kc8 27. Ra8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxb5+, then Qxb5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #735.
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