Winning blow: queen to a8 (a7·12)
c9-09146Puzzle 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
26. Qa8+ Kd7 27. Nc5+ Kc6 28. Qxb7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a8 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — knight to c5 (#3).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd7, then e6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #828.
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