Winning blow: queen to d4 (a1·6)
c9-24048Puzzle rating: 1620Theme: 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. Qd4 Qxd4 17. Nxd4 Nf5 18. Bxe4 Nxd4 19. bxa5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Well found: knight to d4 (+2.7).
- Precise: bishop to e4 is the top choice (+2.6).
- Best move. pawn to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Qxd4, then Nxd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #490.
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