Winning blow: queen to d5 (h1·3)
c9-19445Puzzle 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
21. Qxd5+ Ke8 22. Rc8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke8, then Rc8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #278.
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