Winning blow: queen to a4 (c2·2)
c9-23887Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
30. Qa4 Kc7 31. Qa7+ Kc8 32. Ra6 Qxa6 33. Qxa6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a4 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- Well found: queen to a7 (+6.5).
- A natural move: rook to a6.
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (+6.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc7, then Qa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #714.
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