Winning blow: rook to a1 (e1·2)
c9-21642Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
35. Ra1 Ra6 36. bxa6
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a1 keeps the pressure (+5.5).
- Well found: pawn to a6 (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ra6, then bxa6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #919.
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