Winning blow: rook to a6 (a1·2)
c9-21532Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
18. Rxa6 bxa6 19. Bb7+ Kd7 20. Bc5 Nd6 21. Bxd6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a6 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- Spot on — bishop to b7 (+2.7).
- Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (+2.2).
- Best move. bishop to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead bxa6, then Bb7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #495.
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