Winning blow: rook to a6 (a7)
c9-18455naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: 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
38. Ra6+ Ke7 39. Rb5 Kd8 40. Rb7
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- rook to b5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to b7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke7, then Rb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #60.
SP-60 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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