Winning blow: queen to d6 (d7·2)
c9-19815Puzzle 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
29. Qxd6+ Kg8 30. Be6+ Bf7 31. Bxf7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (#5).
- Strong! bishop to f7 is the sharp choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kg8, then Be6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #182.
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