Winning blow: queen to a5 (a4·2)
c9-27205Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
25. Qa5+ Ke7 26. Qxe5+ Kd8 27. Nb7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#1).
- Precise: knight to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qxe5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #290.
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