Winning blow: rook to a2 (a1·3)
c9-19125Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. Rxa2 Rh8 35. Ra7 Rxh2+ 36. Kxh2
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a2 is exactly what the engine plays (+11.8).
- Well found: rook to a7 (#4).
- Precise: king to h2 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rh8, then Ra7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #235.
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