Winning blow: queen to d6 (d5·4)
c9-10037Puzzle 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
19. Qxd6+ Kc8 20. Rxc5+ bxc5 21. Qxc5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — rook to c5 (#7).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Qc6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #640.
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