Winning blow: queen to d1 (c2)
c9-20569Puzzle 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
39. Qd1 Qd4 40. Qc1 Kf8 41. f6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d1 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- queen to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to f6 is the top choice (+4.5).
- You reach a winning position (+4.5).
- If instead Qc3+, then Qd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #11.
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