Winning blow: queen to a6 (e2·6)
c9-26467Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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
31. Qxa6+ Kd7 32. Rxc7+ Bxc7 33. Nc5+ Ke7 34. Nxa4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: rook to c7 (+4.7).
- Strong! knight to c5 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- Great move! knight to a4 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kd7, then Rxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #522.
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