Winning blow: queen to a7 (f2·3)
c9-15182Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
36. Qxa7 Qe5+ 37. Kd1 Qxb2 38. Qd7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qe5+, then Kd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #360.
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