Winning blow: queen to a8 (g2)
c9-13874Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
26. Qxa8+ Nc8 27. Bxe5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a8 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — bishop to e5 (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nc8, then Bxe5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #734.
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