Winning blow: queen to d6 (f4)
c9-11316Puzzle 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
35. Qxd6 Qg2+ 36. Kb3 Qh3+ 37. Kb4
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- king to b3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to b4.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qg2+, then Kc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #530.
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