Winning blow: queen to d7 (d3·2)
c9-10104Puzzle 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
32. Qd7+ Kb6 33. Qd8+ Kb7 34. g8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (+7.0).
- Well found: queen to d8 (+7.9).
- A natural move: pawn to g8.
- You win decisive material (+8.5).
- If instead Kb6, then Qd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #957.
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