Puzzle 2026-05-02 - Kota Okishima

About This Puzzle

White to move

White Pieces: Kg1 Rd1 Rd7 Bb2 Nf3 a4 b5 c2 e5 g2 h2

Black Pieces: Kg8 Rc8 Rd8 Bd5 Na7 a5 b6 c7 e6 f7 g7 h6

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Rook Battery (File)

Two rooks aligned on the same file, supporting each other to increase control and pressure along that file.

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May 2, 2026