Winning blow: queen to d6 (d3·9)
c9-13879Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
31. Qxd6 c3 32. dxc3 Kc8 33. Kd2
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — pawn to c3 (#3).
- A natural move: king to d2.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead c3, then Rxh7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #771.
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