Winning blow: queen to a6 (b5)
c9-08950naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1010Theme: 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. Qa6+ Kb8 41. Nc6+ Kc7 42. Qa7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Well found: knight to c6 (#3).
- Strong! queen to a7 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb8, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #365.
SP-365 · BastionScout — King shifted to c or f, with a knight committed to the corner from move one.
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