Winning blow: rook to a7 (a1·8)
c9-28076Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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
26. R1a7+ Nxa7 27. Rxd8 Ka6 28. Rxd7
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a7 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Well found: rook to d8 (+4.8).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Nxa7, then Rxd8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #930.
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