Winning blow: queen to d6 (e6·3)
c9-19037Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
37. Qd6+ Ka8 38. Qf8 Kb8 39. Rd8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- queen to f8 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to d8.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rc7, then Qxe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #91.
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