Winning blow: queen to d8 (f6·2)
c9-17016Puzzle 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
39. Qxd8 bxa5 40. Re1 g5 41. Qf6
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to f6.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead g3, then Rf4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #428.
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