Winning blow: rook to a1 (b1·4)
c9-22531Puzzle 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
34. Ra1+ Kb3 35. Qc5 c1=Q 36. Qxc1 Qxf3+ 37. Kxf3
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a1 keeps the pressure (#8).
- queen to c5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c1 is the top choice (#5).
- Great move! king to f3 keeps the pressure (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kb3, then Qc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #481.
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