Winning blow: rook to a1 (e1)
c9-19912Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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. Ra1 b5 35. Kg1 c4 36. Kg2
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a1 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to g2.
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead b5, then Kg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #447.
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