Winning blow: queen to d6 (d8·2)
c9-12182Puzzle 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
29. Qd6+ Rc6 30. Bxc6 bxc6 31. Qb8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#8).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (#7).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rc6, then Bxc6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #343.
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