Winning blow: queen to d4 (f2·4)
c9-09857Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
29. Qxd4+ Kc6 30. Qxd7+ Kc5 31. Bxe5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to e5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc6, then Qxd7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #924.
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