Winning blow: queen to a3 (c1·2)
c9-20397Puzzle 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
38. Qxa3+ Kb8 39. Rxb5+ Kc7 40. Qa7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a3 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to b5 (#3).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb8, then Rxb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #686.
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