Winning blow: queen to a7 (c5·3)
c9-12341naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1150Theme: 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
17. Qxa7 Rxa7 18. Rxf4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to a7 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — rook to f4 (+5.5).
- You win decisive material (+5.5).
- If instead Rxa7, then Rxf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #600.
SP-600 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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