Winning blow: queen to d4 (d2·4)
c9-16104Puzzle 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
39. Qd4+ Kg5 40. Qxg7 Kxf5 41. e7
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#4).
- A natural move: pawn to e7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxf5, then Qe4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #620.
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