Winning blow: queen to a7 (c5·5)
c9-19272Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
27. Qa7+ Kd6 28. Ne4+ Ke6 29. Rc6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — knight to e4 (#3).
- Precise: rook to c6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd6, then Ne4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #252.
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