Winning blow: queen to d4 (f2·2)
c9-19779Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
22. Qxd4 Kxd7 23. Bg4 c5 24. Bxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- bishop to g4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Kxd7, then Bg4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #945.
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