Winning blow: queen to a2 (a1)
c9-18746Puzzle 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
36. Qxa2 f5 37. Qg8+ Kf6 38. Rc6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a2 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#5).
- Precise: rook to c6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead a4, then Rg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #198.
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