Winning blow: queen to a3 (a2)
c9-19114Puzzle 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
11. Qxa3 Bxa3+ 12. Kd1 d5 13. axb6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a3 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b6 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxa3+, then Kd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #250.
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