Winning blow: queen to d4 (g1)
c9-08322Puzzle rating: 1088Theme: 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
8. Qxd4+ Nd6 9. Nd3 f6 10. Qa7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nd6, then Nd3 and you win the bishop.
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