Winning blow: queen to d6 (a6·2)
c9-14010Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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
40. Qxd6+ Kc8 41. Qa6+ Kb8 42. Rd8+ Kxc7 43. Qb6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to a6 (#2).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kc8, then Qa6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #742.
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