Winning blow: queen to d6 (f4·2)
c9-17071Puzzle 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
36. Qxd6 Rd3+ 37. Ke1 Re3+ 38. Kf1
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- king to e1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to f1.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rd3+, then Ke1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #708.
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