Winning blow: queen to a7
c9-01900Puzzle rating: 1900Theme: 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
15. Qa7+ Kc6 16. exd5+ Bxd5 17. b5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — pawn to d5 (#10).
- Strong! pawn to b5 is the sharp choice (#9).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc6, then b5+ and you stay on top.
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