Winning blow: queen to a6 (a5·2)
c9-19373Puzzle 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
30. Qa6+ Kd8 31. c7+ Ke8 32. cxb8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (+8.0).
- Well found: pawn to c7 (+8.2).
- Precise: pawn to b8 is the top choice (+8.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd8, then c7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #845.
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