Winning blow: queen to d5 (e6·3)
c9-09596Puzzle 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
32. Qd5+ Ka6 33. Ra8+ Kb6 34. Qd6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- Spot on — rook to a8 (#5).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka6, then Ra8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #731.
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