Winning blow: queen to a7 (a5·8)
c9-15006Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. Qa7+ Kc6 41. Qb6+ Kd7 42. Qd6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a7 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#6).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc6, then Qc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #805.
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