Winning blow: queen to a6 (e2·4)
c9-19087Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
16. Qa6 Rxd4+ 17. Ke2 Rb4 18. Nb5 Rxb5 19. axb5
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to a6.
- Spot on — king to e2 (+2.6).
- Strong! knight to b5 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Rxd4+, then Ke2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #642.
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