Winning blow: queen to d4 (e3·2)
c9-19959Puzzle 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
26. Qd4+ Kh6 27. g4 Qxc8 28. Qxd6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- pawn to g4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (+6.2).
- You win decisive material (+6.2).
- If instead Kf7, then Qxh8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #30.
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