Winning blow: queen to d6 (e5·5)
c9-10221Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
31. Qd6+ Ka7 32. Qc7+ Ka8 33. Bf3+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to f3 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka7, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #285.
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