Winning blow: rook to a2 (a1·4)
c9-19237Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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. Rxa2 Bxa2 26. Bxa6+ Kc7 27. Qa5+ Kxc6 28. Bb5+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a2 keeps the pressure (+6.9).
- Spot on — bishop to a6 (+7.4).
- Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (+7.5).
- Best move. bishop to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (+8.2).
- You win decisive material (+8.2).
- If instead Bxa2, then Bxa6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #254.
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