Winning blow: queen to d4 (d8)
c9-11245Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
29. Qxd4 Rxd4 30. Re5 Rd6 31. Rxh5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (#15).
- Well found: rook to e5 (#13).
- Strong! rook to h5 is the sharp choice (#11).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxd4, then Re5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #29.
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