Winning blow: queen to a5 (a8·2)
c9-16803Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
28. Qa5+ d5 29. Nc4+ Nxc4 30. Qxd5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to c4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead d5, then Nc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #879.
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