Winning blow: queen to a3 (f8)
c9-06606Puzzle rating: 1110Theme: 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
16. Qa3 Nc5 17. Kxf1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a3 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — king to f1 (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc5, then Kxf1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #848.
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