Winning blow: queen to a4 (b4)
c9-26271Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
28. Qxa4+ Qxa4+ 29. Kxa4 Bxf1 30. Bxf1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a4 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Well found: king to a4 (+3.6).
- Precise: bishop to f1 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You reach a winning position (+3.6).
- If instead Qxa4+, then Kxa4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #271.
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