Winning blow: queen to d7 (c8·4)
c9-14124Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
32. Qxd7+ Kf6 33. Qd8+ Kg7 34. Qh8+ Kf7 35. Rh7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Well found: queen to d8 (#2).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#1).
- Great move! rook to h7 keeps the pressure (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf6, then Qd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #614.
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