Winning blow: queen to d6 (c6·5)
c9-15022Puzzle 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
36. Qd6+ Ke8 37. Rg8+ Kf7 38. Rxf1+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#10).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#9).
- Precise: rook to f1 is the top choice (#8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke8, then Rg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #558.
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