Winning blow: queen to d6 (f8·3)
c9-14753Puzzle 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
18. Qd6+ Kc8 19. Bb6 Bd2+ 20. Nxd2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- bishop to b6 develops smoothly.
- Strong! knight to d2 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kc8, then Bb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #365.
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