Winning blow: pawn to a8 (a7·6)
c9-17837Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
27. a8=Q+ Kc7 28. Qa7+ Nb7 29. h8=Q
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (#4).
- A natural move: pawn to h8.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd7, then h8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #702.
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