Winning blow: queen to d5 (c6·4)
c9-11021Puzzle 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
27. Qd5+ Kh8 28. Qa8+ Kh7 29. Nf6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#4).
- Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh8, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #434.
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