Winning blow: queen to a3 (a2·3)
c9-17127Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
21. Qxa3 Bxa3 22. Rxa3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a3 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- Spot on — rook to a3 (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Bxa3, then Rxa3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #877.
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