Winning blow: queen to c5 (a5·3)
c9-17932Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
22. Qxc5+ Kxb7 23. Rb1+ Ka6 24. Qa7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxb7, then Rb1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #79.
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