Winning blow: queen to a6 (f1·5)
c9-19447Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
26. Qa6 Nd3+ 27. Ka1 Nc5 28. Qb6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to a6.
- king to a1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nd3+, then Ka1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #650.
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