Winning blow: queen to d1 (f3)
c9-16138Puzzle 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
21. Qxd1 Qxd1+ 22. Kxd1 Kxa8 23. Rc1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.7).
- Well found: king to d1 (+4.0).
- A natural move: rook to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+4.1).
- If instead Qxd1+, then Kxd1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #271.
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