Winning blow: queen to a6 (e2·2)
c9-22115Puzzle 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
15. Qa6+ Kd7 16. Qxc6+ Kc8 17. Qb7+ Kd7 18. Qxd5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Well found: queen to c6 (+5.7).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (+5.8).
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kd7, then Qxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #348.
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