Winning blow: queen to a7 (a6·2)
c9-10058Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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. Qa7+ Kc8 27. Qa8+ Qxa8 28. Rxa8+ Kb7 29. Rxg8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a7 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (+6.2).
- Strong! rook to a8 is the sharp choice (+6.5).
- Great move! rook to g8 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc8, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #802.
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