Winning blow: rook to a7 (a1·6)
c9-25977Puzzle rating: 1420Theme: 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
24. Rxa7+ Kb8 25. Rxe7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a7 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Well found: rook to e7 (+4.9).
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Kb8, then Rxe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #279.
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