Winning blow: queen to d6 (b8·4)
c9-15457Puzzle 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
35. Qd6+ Kg5 36. Rg8 Qg4 37. Rxg7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#16).
- rook to g8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg5, then Bxg7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #126.
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