Winning blow: queen to a6 (b7·2)
c9-07897Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
7. Qxa6 Rgxb6 8. Qd3 Bg7 9. c3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — queen to d3 (+3.0).
- Precise: pawn to c3 is the top choice (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Qxb2, then Ra2 and you stay on top.
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