Winning blow: queen to d7 (a7)
c9-13999Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Qd7+ Kb8 23. Qxd6+ Kb7 24. Qxd5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#8).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#7).
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kb8, then Qxd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #499.
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