Winning blow: queen to d6 (a3)
c9-08032Puzzle rating: 1084Theme: 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
12. Qxd6 Qc6 13. Qb4 Qd5 14. Qb3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- queen to b4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b3 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qc5, then Qxc5 and you win the queen.
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