Winning blow: queen to a4 (b3·2)
c9-15299Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
31. Qxa4 Nxd2 32. Nxd2 f3 33. Nxf3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a4 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: knight to d2 (+3.8).
- Precise: knight to f3 is the top choice (+3.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nxd2, then Nxd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #315.
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