Winning blow: queen to d5 (h5·2)
c9-19579Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
30. Qd5+ Kc8 31. Rf7 Rxg8 32. Qd7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- rook to f7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc8, then Rf7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #888.
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