Winning blow: queen to d8 (a8·3)
c9-15541Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
26. Qxd8+ Kh7 27. Qe8 Ra1 28. Qxg6+ Kxg6 29. d8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- queen to e8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (+6.8).
- Best move. pawn to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kh7, then Qe8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #848.
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