Winning blow: queen to a6 (a3·2)
c9-18333Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
19. Qxa6 e6 20. Nd4 Rxg3 21. fxg3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- knight to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to g3 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead e6, then Nd4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #689.
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