Winning blow: queen to d6 (b4·3)
c9-09126Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
32. Qxd6 Qe8 33. Rxe7 Qxe7 34. Qxc6 Bd7 35. Qxd5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — rook to e7 (+3.7).
- Strong! queen to c6 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qe8, then Rxe7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #869.
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