Winning blow: queen to d6 (b4·2)
c9-17275Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
31. Qd6 Qd8 32. Qxd8+ Kxd8 33. Rh7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#4).
- A natural move: rook to h7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Qd8, then Qxd8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #74.
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