Winning blow: queen to d6 (d1·2)
c9-11320Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
22. Qd6+ Kc8 23. Qe6+ Kd8 24. Be7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to e7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #250.
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