Winning blow: queen to d8 (d5)
c9-16417Puzzle 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
32. Qxd8 h5 33. b4 Kf7 34. Bb2
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- pawn to b4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: bishop to b2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead h5, then Qe7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #245.
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