Winning blow: queen to a3 (a6·2)
c9-25702Puzzle 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
9. Qa3 Bc6 10. Nxc5 bxc5 11. Qxc5+ Kf6 12. Qxc6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a3 keeps the pressure (+1.7).
- Spot on — knight to c5 (+1.7).
- Strong! queen to c5 is the sharp choice (+1.8).
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
- You reach a winning position (+1.9).
- If instead Bc6, then Nxc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #248.
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