Winning blow: queen to d7 (d6·2)
c9-13402Puzzle 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
38. Qd7+ Kb8 39. Qxb5+ Kc8 40. Qxa4
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (#5).
- Precise: queen to a4 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kb6, then Qxb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #78.
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