Winning blow: queen to d4 (c3·7)
c9-11266Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
28. Qxd4 h3+ 29. Kg3 Ke6 30. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- king to g3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead h3+, then Kg3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #320.
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