Winning blow: queen to a3 (b4·2)
c9-26777Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
40. Qa3 Qxa3+ 41. Nxa3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a3 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — knight to a3 (+4.3).
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Qxa3+, then Nxa3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #874.
Explore position #874Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play