Winning blow: queen to d5 (a5)
c9-18891Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
17. Qxd5+ Kc8 18. Ncxd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Spot on — knight to d4 (+5.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kc8, then Ncxd4 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #724.
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