Winning blow: queen to a7 (a5·4)
c9-13883Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
12. Qxa7+ Kd8 13. Ne6+ Qxe6 14. Qxb8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a7 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (+3.9).
- Strong! queen to b8 is the sharp choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd8, then Ne6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #331.
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