Winning blow: queen to a6 (c4·2)
c9-26488Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
27. Qxa6+ Kb8 28. Bd6 Rb1 29. Bxc7+ Kxc7 30. Qxa7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Well found: bishop to d6 (+5.8).
- Precise: bishop to c7 is the top choice (+5.9).
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kb8, then Bd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #205.
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