Winning blow: queen to a7 (e3)
c9-09759naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1280Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
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
24. Qa7+ Ke8 25. Qf7+ Kd8 26. Rd1+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#3).
- Precise: rook to d1 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #501.
SP-501 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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