Winning blow: queen to d6 (d1·3)
c9-14352Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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. Qd6 Nxb6 31. Bh3+ f5 32. Bxf5+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to d6.
- Spot on — bishop to h3 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nxb6, then Bh3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #842.
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