Winning blow: queen to d6 (d7·6)
c9-16045Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
32. Qd6+ Ka7 33. Qc5+ Ka8 34. Nxe5
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (#4).
- Precise: knight to e5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ka7, then Qc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #377.
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