Winning blow: queen to d7 (e6)
c9-11747Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. Qxd7 Qh1+ 36. Kc2 Rxf2+ 37. Nxf2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: king to c2 (#4).
- Precise: knight to f2 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qh1+, then Kc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #156.
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