Winning blow: queen to d7 (d2·9)
c9-10326Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
25. Qxd7+ Kb8 26. Nxc6+ Bxc6 27. Be5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#9).
- Well found: knight to c6 (#8).
- Strong! bishop to e5 is the sharp choice (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb8, then Nxc6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #864.
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