Winning blow: queen to d3 (h3·2)
c9-10108Puzzle rating: 1890Theme: 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
8. Qd3 d5 9. c6 Bxc6 10. Qa6+ Kd7 11. Nxc6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (+6.6).
- pawn to c6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to a6 is the top choice (+6.5).
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (+6.6).
- You win decisive material (+6.6).
- If instead d5, then c6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #344.
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