Winning blow: queen to a6 (e2·7)
c9-09403Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
19. Qa6 c5 20. Qa8+ Kc7 21. Qxe8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#4).
- Strong! queen to e8 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead c6, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #897.
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