Winning blow: queen to d5 (g8·2)
c9-20043Puzzle 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
35. Qd5+ Qd6 36. Nf7+ Ke8 37. Nxd6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — knight to f7 (#5).
- Precise: knight to d6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qd6, then Nf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #578.
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