Winning blow: king to a4
c9-14615Puzzle 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
40. Ka4 Qh5 41. Nxb6 cxb4 42. Qf8+
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to a4.
- Spot on — knight to b6 (#6).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qh5, then Nxb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #761.
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