Winning blow: rook to a7 (a1·10)
c9-20606Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
29. Rxa7 Rd7 30. Qg8+ Rd8 31. Qe6+
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rd7, then Qg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #645.
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