Winning blow: queen to d8 (e7·6)
c9-15171Puzzle 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
31. Qd8+ Kh7 32. Re7 Nc7 33. Qf8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#6).
- rook to e7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to f8.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kh7, then Re7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #22.
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