Winning blow: queen to d7 (d2·5)
c9-20523Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
24. Qxd7 Rxd7 25. Re2 bxc4 26. bxc4 f5 27. Nxh5
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on d7 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.2).
- rook to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c4 is the top choice (+2.3).
- Best move. knight to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (+1.9).
- You reach a winning position (+1.9).
- If instead Rxd7, then Re2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #156.
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