Winning blow: queen to a7 (b8)
c9-14567Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
14. Qa7 g5 15. O-O-O Bc6 16. Qa3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a7 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to a3.
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Ng4, then Bf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #883.
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