Winning blow: queen to a6 (b7·3)
c9-17162Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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. Qa6 Bxd4 20. cxd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Well found: pawn to d4 (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Bxd4, then cxd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #636.
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