Winning blow: queen to d6 (c6·4)
c9-14716Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
37. Qd6+ Ke8 38. Nxd5 Qa7+ 39. Kg3
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#7).
- Spot on — knight to d5 (#12).
- A natural move: king to g3.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #350.
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