Winning blow: queen to a5 (e1)
c9-10272Puzzle 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
13. Qa5 Kc8 14. Qa7 Nd8 15. Bxb7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a5 keeps the pressure (+7.1).
- Well found: queen to a7 (+7.2).
- Strong! bishop to b7 is the sharp choice (+7.4).
- You win decisive material (+7.4).
- If instead Kc8, then Qa7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #271.
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