Winning blow: queen to a8 (h1·2)
c9-12019Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
22. Qa8+ Kc7 23. Qb7+ Kd8 24. Qxf7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a8 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Well found: queen to b7 (#6).
- Strong! queen to f7 is the sharp choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc7, then Qb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #950.
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