Winning blow: queen to a6 (e2·8)
c9-14137Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
25. Qa6 Qa2+ 26. Kc1 Qa1+ 27. Kd2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (#7).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to d2.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qa2+, then Kc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #346.
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