Winning blow: queen to c4 (b4·3)
c9-14153Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
38. Qxc4+ Kxa5 39. Ra3+ Kb6 40. Rb3+ Ka7 41. Qa4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to a3 (#2).
- Precise: rook to b3 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kxa5, then Ra3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #628.
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