Winning blow: queen to d6 (h2·2)
c9-09897Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. Qxd6+ Kc8 28. Nb6+ Kb7 29. Rxf7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — knight to b6 (#3).
- Precise: rook to f7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Nb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #899.
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