Winning blow: queen to d5 (a8·3)
c9-11549Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
26. Qd5+ Nd6 27. Nf3 Qa1+ 28. Kc2 Qxa3 29. cxd6
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.8).
- Spot on — knight to f3 (+2.6).
- A natural move: king to c2.
- Best move. pawn to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Nd6, then Nf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #722.
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