Winning blow: queen to d5 (f3·2)
c9-16764Puzzle 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
33. Qxd5+ Nxd5 34. Bxd5+ Ka6 35. Qa8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (#3).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nxd5, then Bxd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #363.
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