Winning blow: queen to a4 (a6·2)
c9-15573Puzzle rating: 2290Theme: 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
33. Qxa4+ b5 34. Qe4+ Kb6 35. Bd8+ Qc7 36. Bxc7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to d8 is the top choice (#3).
- Best move. bishop to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead b5, then Qe4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #935.
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