Winning blow: queen to a3 (a4)
c9-17211Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
34. Qxa3 b5 35. Qd6+ Ka8 36. Qb6
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a3 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#3).
- A natural move: queen to b6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead b5, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #741.
Explore position #741Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play