Winning blow: queen to a7 (g1·4)
c9-11860Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
28. Qa7 Rg7 29. a4+ Kc6 30. Rc3+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a7 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: pawn to a4 (#5).
- Precise: rook to c3 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc6, then Bg2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #570.
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