Winning blow: queen to d7 (e8·3)
c9-15546Puzzle 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
27. Qd7+ Ka6 28. Ra1+ Qa5 29. Qc6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — rook to a1 (#3).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka6, then Ra1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #707.
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