Winning blow: queen to d7 (h3·2)
c9-18576Puzzle 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
28. Qd7+ Kd5 29. O-O-O+ Qxd1+ 30. Kxd1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (+8.0).
- Spot on — king to c1 (+7.9).
- Strong! king to d1 is the sharp choice (+8.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kd5, then O-O-O+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #877.
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