Winning blow: queen to a6 (a5)
c9-07403Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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
14. Qxa6+ Kd8 15. Qa8 Bxb2 16. Nc6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- queen to a8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qa8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #463.
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