Winning blow: queen to d5 (d3·3)
c9-09949Puzzle 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
29. Qd5 Qc5 30. Rc6+ Qxc6 31. Qxc6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to d5.
- Well found: rook to c6 (#4).
- Strong! queen to c6 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qc5, then Rc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #568.
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