Winning blow: queen to a6 (b7)
c9-04556Puzzle rating: 1078Theme: 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
8. Qa6 c4 9. Nc5 Nf6 10. Ba5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- knight to c5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to a5.
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead c4, then Ba5 and you stay on top.
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