Winning blow: queen to a3 (c1·3)
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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
23. Qa3+ Ke8 24. Rhd1 Kd8 25. Bxf7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to a3 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to f7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Rhd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #258.
SP-258 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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