Winning blow: queen to a8 (d5·2)
c9-12184Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
30. Qa8+ Kc7 31. Rc1+ Bc5 32. N7e6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a8 keeps the pressure (+9.0).
- Spot on — rook to c1 (+9.2).
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (+9.1).
- You win decisive material (+9.1).
- If instead Kc7, then Rc1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #865.
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