Winning blow: queen to d5 (d1·4)
c9-20121Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
34. Qd5 Rb8 35. Bf3 e2 36. Rxb7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (#5).
- bishop to f3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rb8, then Bf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #813.
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