Winning blow: queen to a4 (a7)
c9-15695Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
15. Qxa4 Bxa4 16. Rd1 Bc6 17. Bh4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a4 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to h4 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Bxa4, then Rd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #170.
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