Winning blow: queen to a8 (a1)
c9-21113Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
19. Qa8 f5 20. Rxh8 Ng8 21. Qxg8+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to a8.
- Spot on — rook to h8 (#5).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead f5, then Ne6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #883.
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