Winning blow: rook to a7 (a8·2)
c9-26886Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
36. Rxa7+ Kb8 37. Qxb6+ Kc8 38. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qxb6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #808.
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