Winning blow: rook to a2 (a1·2)
c9-16971Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
30. Ra2 d4 31. d3 dxc3 32. dxc4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a2 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- pawn to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c4 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead d4, then d3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #744.
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