Winning blow: queen to d6 (d2·5)
c9-14149Puzzle 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
29. Qxd6+ Ke8 30. Qe6+ Kf8 31. Qxf6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ke8, then Qe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #912.
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