Winning blow: queen to d8 (f8)
c9-21089Puzzle 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
26. Qd8+ Kc6 27. Qe8+ Kb6 28. Bxd4+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (#14).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#11).
- Strong! bishop to d4 is the sharp choice (#10).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc6, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #354.
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