Winning blow: queen to d6 (f8·2)
c9-14525Puzzle 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
36. Qxd6+ Kb7 37. Qxd7+ Kb8 38. Qd8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#3).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kb7, then Qxd7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #670.
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