Winning blow: queen to a6 (f1·6)
c9-09995Puzzle rating: 2200Theme: 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
16. Qa6 Kb8 17. Qxc6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb8, then Qxc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #479.
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