Winning blow: queen to a6 (a4·3)
c9-26613Puzzle 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
17. Qa6+ Qb7 18. Ne7+ Kd7 19. Qxb7+ Nxb7 20. Nxg8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Spot on — knight to e7 (+5.5).
- Strong! queen to b7 is the sharp choice (+5.8).
- Best move. knight to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qb7, then Ne7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #803.
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