Winning blow: queen to d3 (c4)
c9-13809Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
22. Qd3 Nd5 23. O-O-O Qf8 24. Ba7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to a7 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You reach a winning position (+4.9).
- If instead Qg8, then Bf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #665.
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