Winning blow: queen to d8 (e7·8)
c9-20914Puzzle 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
28. Qd8+ Kb7 29. Be4+ Ka6 30. Qc8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to e4 (#6).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb7, then Bc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #872.
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