Winning blow: queen to a8 (h1·5)
c9-18778Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
24. Qa8+ Kxc7 25. Qa7+ Kd8 26. Rxd6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (#4).
- Precise: rook to d6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxc7, then Qa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #182.
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