Winning blow: queen to e8 (a4·2)
c9-15633Puzzle 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
24. Qxe8 Bxa3+ 25. Kd2 Nc4+ 26. Ke2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: king to d2 (+4.4).
- Precise: king to e2 is the top choice (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Bxa3+, then Kd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #538.
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