Winning blow: queen to d6 (h6·2)
c9-14860Puzzle 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. Qd6+ Kc8 37. Rf8+ Kb7 38. Rb8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#2).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb7, then Qxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #287.
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