Winning blow: queen to d8 (g5·3)
c9-20708Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
29. Qd8+ Kb7 30. Nxa5+ Ka7 31. Nxc6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — knight to a5 (#4).
- Precise: knight to c6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kb7, then Nxa5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #815.
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