Winning blow: queen to d6 (d8)
c9-16288Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
34. Qd6+ Kg7 35. Rg1+ Kh8 36. Qh6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Rg1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #421.
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