Winning blow: queen to a8 (b7·2)
c9-16424Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
19. Qa8+ Ke7 20. Nd5+ Kd6 21. Rf6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — knight to d5 (#2).
- Precise: rook to f6 is the top choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bb8, then Nd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #640.
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