Winning blow: queen to a1 (e1·2)
c9-22988Puzzle 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
16. Qxa1 fxe4 17. bxc4 exf3 18. cxb5 fxg2 19. Kxg2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a1 keeps the pressure (+2.2).
- Spot on — pawn to c4 (+2.2).
- Precise: pawn to b5 is the top choice (+2.3).
- Best move. king to g2 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead fxe4, then bxc4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #444.
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