Winning blow: queen to a4 (b5·2)
c9-15027Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
13. Qa4 Ng6 14. Rd1 e5 15. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a4 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to a8 is the top choice (+2.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ng6, then Rd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #941.
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