Winning blow: queen to h1 (a1)
c9-17506Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
33. Qh1 Nd8 34. a4 Ka5 35. axb5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h1 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Well found: pawn to a4 (#7).
- Precise: pawn to b5 is the top choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nd8, then b4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #782.
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