Winning blow: queen to d6 (d2·7)
c9-19957Puzzle 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
22. Qxd6 Ke8 23. Qxb8+ Ke7 24. Qd6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#5).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke8, then Qxd7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #529.
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