Winning blow: queen to d6 (f8)
c9-09291Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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+ Kc8 33. Ne7+ Kd8 34. Nc6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#11).
- Spot on — knight to e7 (#9).
- Strong! knight to c6 is the sharp choice (#7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kd8, then Rxb8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #318.
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