Winning blow: queen to d6 (d2·2)
c9-14813Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
27. Qxd6+ Ke8 28. Bxf5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (+7.5).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (+6.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ke8, then Bxf5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #724.
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