Winning blow: queen to a5 (c7·2)
c9-24317Puzzle 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
19. Qa5 Bxd5 20. Qxd5 Rc6 21. Bxf8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a5 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (+3.2).
- Stunning! bishop to f8 gives up material but you are winning (+3.1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bxd5, then Qxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #23.
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