Winning blow: queen to a6 (a8·2)
c9-27721Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
21. Qxa6+ Nxa6 22. Rf8 Bf6 23. Rxe8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a6 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Well found: rook to f8 (+3.7).
- Strong! rook to e8 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Nxa6, then Rf8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #91.
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