Winning blow: queen to d2 (e1·2)
c9-21215Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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
30. Qd2 Qxd2+ 31. Kxd2 Ke5 32. Bxc5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Well found: king to d2 (+5.5).
- Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxd2+, then Kxd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #360.
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