Winning blow: queen to d8 (c7·5)
c9-09640Puzzle 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
27. Qd8+ Kg7 28. Qe7 Kg8 29. Qe8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- queen to e7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg7, then Qe7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #390.
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