Winning blow: queen to d7 (b5·2)
c9-20987Puzzle 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
33. Qxd7+ Kb8 34. Nc6+ Ka8 35. Qxc7
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb8, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #662.
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