Winning blow: queen to a4 (b4·3)
c9-10259Puzzle 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
33. Qa4+ Kd8 34. Re2 Rc3 35. Qxa6
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.2).
- rook to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to a6 is the top choice (+5.2).
- You win decisive material (+5.2).
- If instead Kd8, then Re2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #187.
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