Winning blow: rook to a5 (c5)
c9-09597naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
29. Ra5 c5 30. Qd2 Rcc8 31. Ra7+
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a5 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Well found: queen to d2 (+4.4).
- Precise: rook to a7 is the top choice (+4.6).
- You reach a winning position (+4.6).
- If instead c5, then Qd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #650.
SP-650 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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