Winning blow: rook to a2 (b2)
c9-21337Puzzle 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
40. Ra2 Kg5 41. Qd8+ Kh6 42. Rxa4
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to a2.
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#4).
- Precise: rook to a4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead a3, then Rxa3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #438.
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