Winning blow: queen to d5 (e5·8)
c9-20913Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
31. Qxd5 Rg8 32. Qxa5+ Kb8 33. Qa7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to a5 (#4).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bxd3+, then Ka1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #957.
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