Winning blow: rook to a1 (c1·4)
c9-19667naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeQuiet move
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. Ra1 Ba5 27. Rxa5 Kd8 28. Bd6
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to a1.
- Spot on — rook to a5 (#2).
- A natural move: bishop to d6.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead h4, then Ra8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #209.
SP-209 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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