Winning blow: queen to d6
c9-05956Puzzle rating: 1070Theme: 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
14. Qxd6+ Ka7 15. e3 Rb6 16. Qa3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- pawn to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to a3.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ka7, then e3 and you win the bishop.
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