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Winning blow: queen to a6 (b7·3)

c9-17162
Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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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