Winning blow: queen to a5 (a6·5)
c9-26395Puzzle 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
10. Qa5 Re8 11. f4 Ne4 12. fxe5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a5 keeps the pressure (+2.7).
- pawn to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Re8, then f4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #572.
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