Winning blow: queen to b7 (a7·2)
c9-08051Puzzle 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
11. Qxb7+ Kd8 12. Nxa4 Bxa4 13. Qxa8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+9.0).
- Spot on — knight to a4 (+9.1).
- Strong! queen to a8 is the sharp choice (+9.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd8, then Qxa8+ and you win the rook.
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