Winning blow: queen to d8 (d4)
c9-18237Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
11. Qxd8+ Nxd8 12. gxf3 Bd5 13. Nd2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Spot on — pawn to f3 (+4.3).
- A natural move: knight to d2.
- You reach a winning position (+4.3).
- If instead Nxd8, then gxf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #462.
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