Winning blow: queen to a7 (b7)
c9-10641Puzzle 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
31. Qa7 Qd6 32. Rd1 e6 33. Nd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a7 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d4.
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead e6, then Rd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #278.
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