Winning blow: queen to d6 (d2·4)
c9-11543Puzzle 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
22. Qxd6+ Kc8 23. Rxf7 Re7 24. Bf5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Rxf7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #808.
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