Winning blow: rook to a1 (f1·5)
c9-09699naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1470Theme: 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
39. Ra1 Bc3+ 40. Kxc3 d4+ 41. Bxd4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a1 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: king to c3 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to d4 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bc3+, then Kxc3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #285.
SP-285 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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