Winning blow: queen to d3 (a6)
c9-09172Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
18. Qxd3 Nxd3 19. Nxe7+ Kd8 20. Nxg8
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on d3 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.0).
- Well found: knight to e7 (+2.1).
- Precise: knight to g8 is the top choice (+1.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxd3, then Nxe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #927.
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