Winning blow: queen to d5 (c5·6)
c9-09508Puzzle 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. Qd5+ Ke7 29. Qxe5+ Kd7 30. Nc5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#4).
- Precise: knight to c5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke7, then h8=Q and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #185.
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