Winning blow: queen to d6 (a3·4)
c9-14509Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
31. Qxd6+ Qxd6 32. Rb7+ Kc6 33. Nxd6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Well found: rook to b7 (+3.7).
- Strong! knight to d6 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Qxd6, then Rb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #877.
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