Winning blow: queen to d5 (d6·2)
c9-16508Puzzle 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
36. Qxd5 Kc3 37. Ke1 e3 38. Qc4+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- king to e1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c4 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kc3, then Qb3+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #344.
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