Winning blow: queen to d1 (c1·4)
c9-12961Puzzle rating: 1470Theme: 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
25. Qd1 Qc3 26. Ra2 Nc5 27. Rd2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: rook to a2 (+3.5).
- A natural move: rook to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Qc3, then Ra2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #907.
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