Winning blow: queen to a8 (a5·2)
c9-21111Puzzle 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
38. Qa8+ Kd7 39. Qd5+ Kc8 40. Qd8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Qd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #266.
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