Winning blow: queen to a5 (a6·2)
c9-16356Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
39. Qa5 Bxd4 40. Ba6 Bxa6 41. Qxa6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- bishop to a6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to a6 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead a6, then Bxa6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #849.
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