Winning blow: queen to d6 (e5·4)
c9-09091Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
28. Qxd6 h2+ 29. Kh1 Rg6 30. Qb8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- king to h1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead h2+, then Kh1 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #160.
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