Winning blow: pawn to a8 (a7·5)
c9-23631Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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. a8=Q Qxa8 39. Qb6+ Kd7 40. Rxa8
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a8 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (+6.2).
- Strong! rook to a8 is the sharp choice (+6.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxa8, then Qb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #765.
Explore position #765Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play