Winning blow: queen to a6 (a7·3)
c9-21447Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
24. Qa6+ Kc7 25. Ba5+ Kd6 26. c7+ Ke7 27. cxd8=Q+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
- Well found: bishop to a5 (+6.8).
- Precise: pawn to c7 is the top choice (+7.0).
- Best move. pawn to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (+7.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc7, then Ba5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #850.
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