Winning blow: queen to d4 (d3)
c9-10726Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
36. Qd4+ Kb7 37. Qxb4+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+9.1).
- Well found: queen to b4 (+9.6).
- You win decisive material (+9.6).
- If instead Kb7, then Qxb4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #876.
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