Winning blow: queen to d1 (e1·2)
c9-07417Puzzle rating: 1065Theme: 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
7. Qxd1 Kxg8 8. Qd5+ Qf7 9. Qd8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (+2.8).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Kxg8, then Qd5+ and you stay on top.
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