Winning blow: queen to d7 (b5)
c9-16009Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
33. Qd7+ Kxe5 34. Qxc7+ Kd4 35. Rd1+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#3).
- Precise: rook to d1 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxe5, then Qxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #860.
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