Winning blow: queen to d4 (d8·2)
c9-12686Puzzle 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
30. Qd4+ c5 31. Qf6+ c6 32. Nd5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#14).
- Strong! knight to d5 is the sharp choice (#13).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead c5, then Nd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #553.
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