Winning blow: queen to d5 (d1·3)
c9-09659Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. Qd5 Bg4+ 28. Kxg4 Bf8 29. Rxf8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — king to g4 (#2).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bg4+, then Kxg4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #148.
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