Winning blow: queen to a6 (a4·4)
c9-18936Puzzle 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
22. Qxa6+ bxa6 23. Bc6+ Kb8 24. Bxe5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Well found: bishop to c6 (#4).
- Strong! bishop to e5 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead bxa6, then Bc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #351.
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