Winning blow: queen to a1 (b1)
c9-12880Puzzle 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
21. Qa1 b4 22. Re6 Qd3 23. Rd6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a1 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- rook to e6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d6 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead b4, then Re6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #793.
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