Winning blow: queen to d8 (f8·2)
c9-15464Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
29. Qd8+ Kc6 30. Ne5+ Kc5 31. Rd5#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc6, then Ne5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #71.
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