Winning blow: queen to d7 (f5·5)
c9-10605Puzzle 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
14. Qxd7 Nd6 15. Qa4 c5 16. Bxc5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (+3.9).
- queen to a4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nd6, then Qa4 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #637.
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