Winning blow: queen to d8 (g5·4)
c9-09749Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Qxd8+ Rxd8 29. Bf2 Be7 30. Nxe5
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on d8 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.3).
- bishop to f2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to e5 is the sharp choice (+2.1).
- You reach a winning position (+2.1).
- If instead Rxd8, then Bf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #606.
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