Winning blow: queen to d4 (a1·2)
c9-15122Puzzle 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
21. Qxd4+ Nd7 22. Nxf5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- A brilliant blow: knight to f5, and you stand better (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Nd7, then Nxf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #776.
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