Winning blow: queen to d8 (e7·4)
c9-14065Puzzle 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
30. Qd8+ Kh7 31. Qxd7+ Kh8 32. Ba6
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#8).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#7).
- A natural move: bishop to a6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh7, then Qxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #495.
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