Winning blow: queen to d7 (d3·5)
c9-18453Puzzle rating: 1620Theme: 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
40. Qd7 Qb8 41. b4 e4 42. c7 Qxc7 43. Qxe8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (+6.6).
- Well found: pawn to b4 (+7.1).
- Strong! pawn to c7 is the sharp choice (+7.3).
- Great move! queen to e8 keeps the pressure (+7.2).
- You win decisive material (+7.2).
- If instead Qb8, then b4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #782.
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