Winning blow: queen to d5 (c5·3)
c9-18083Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
29. Qxd5+ Rf7 30. Rg1 g6 31. Rc1 Qxe5+ 32. Qxe5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#8).
- rook to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to c1.
- Great move! queen to e5 keeps the pressure (#6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rf7, then Rg1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #528.
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