Winning blow: queen to d6 (d3·6)
c9-17884Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
14. Qd6+ Kc8 15. Ne7+ Qxe7 16. Qxe7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Well found: knight to e7 (+3.6).
- Strong! queen to e7 is the sharp choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc8, then Ne7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #703.
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