Winning blow: queen to d4 (a7·2)
c9-12825Puzzle 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
29. Qxd4 Rxd4 30. Nxc6 bxc6 31. Bxe7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.6).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (+3.6).
- Precise: bishop to e7 is the top choice (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Rxd4, then Nxc6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #852.
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