Winning blow: queen to a7 (a5·7)
c9-27179Puzzle 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
9. Qxa7 d6 10. Qxa8+ Kd7 11. Qa4+ Ke7 12. Kxc1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a7 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (+4.4).
- Precise: queen to a4 is the top choice (+4.4).
- Best move. king to c1 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead d6, then Qxa8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #354.
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