Winning blow: queen to a5 (e5)
c9-17122Puzzle 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
40. Qa5 e3 41. Bc4 exf2+ 42. Rxf2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a5 keeps the pressure (+1.3).
- bishop to c4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to f2 is the sharp choice (+1.8).
- You reach a winning position (+1.8).
- If instead e3, then Bc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #405.
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