Winning blow: queen to d6 (g3·5)
c9-19187Puzzle 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
27. Qxd6 Rhb8+ 28. Ka1 a5 29. cxb8=Q+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- king to a1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rhb8+, then Ka1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #956.
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