Winning blow: queen to a1 (e1)
c9-09313Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
32. Qa1 f5 33. g5 Re7 34. b3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a1 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- pawn to g5 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b3.
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead f5, then g5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #540.
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