Winning blow: queen to d6 (d5·7)
c9-16717Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
28. Qxd6+ Kg8 29. Qxb8+ Qf8 30. Bc4+ Kh8 31. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#2).
- Precise: bishop to c4 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kg8, then Qxb8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #222.
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