Winning blow: queen to d7 (d3·7)
c9-15467Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
34. Qd7 Bg3+ 35. Kf1 Re7 36. Qxe7
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to d7.
- king to f1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bg3+, then Kf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #549.
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