Winning blow: rook to a7 (a1·11)
c9-17956Puzzle 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
26. Ra7 Rc7 27. Qg8+ Kd7 28. Rxd6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to a7.
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#4).
- Precise: rook to d6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rc7, then Qg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #921.
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