Winning blow: queen to d8 (d2·3)
c9-12648Puzzle 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
33. Qd8+ Kf7 34. Qf8+ Ke6 35. Qg8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: queen to f8 (#5).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf7, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #142.
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