Winning blow: queen to d6 (c7)
c9-19077Puzzle 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
31. Qxd6+ Kd8 32. Qc7+ Ke7 33. Re6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#10).
- Well found: queen to c7 (#8).
- Precise: rook to e6 is the top choice (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd8, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #150.
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