Winning blow: pawn to a6 (a5·3)
c9-13655Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
27. a6+ Kc7 28. Qxe7+ Kc8 29. Qb7+
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#4).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc7, then Qxe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #796.
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