Winning blow: queen to a7 (g1·3)
c9-09132Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
42. Qa7+ Kc6 43. Qa8+ Kd7 44. Qe8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc6, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #377.
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