Winning blow: queen to a7 (a4·3)
c9-25825Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
23. Qa7+ Kc8 24. Qa8+ Kd7 25. Ba4+ c6 26. Qxb7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a7 keeps the pressure (+7.3).
- Well found: queen to a8 (+7.3).
- Strong! bishop to a4 is the sharp choice (+7.6).
- Great move! queen to b7 keeps the pressure (+7.5).
- You win decisive material (+7.5).
- If instead Kc8, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #661.
Explore position #661Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play