Winning blow: queen to d5 (g8)
c9-14540Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. Qd5+ Kb8 30. Nd7+ Kc8 31. Nc5
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (+9.3).
- Spot on — knight to d7 (+9.8).
- Strong! knight to c5 is the sharp choice (+9.9).
- You win decisive material (+9.9).
- If instead Ka7, then Bd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #851.
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