Winning blow: queen to a6 (b6·2)
c9-20148Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
23. Qxa6+ Kc7 24. Ne6+ Kd7 25. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Ne6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #490.
Explore position #490Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play