Winning blow: queen to d4 (c3·2)
c9-12260Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
24. Qxd4 Ke8 25. Qf6 c5 26. Ng7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- queen to f6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qf6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #294.
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