Winning blow: queen to d6 (h2)
c9-21398Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
29. Qd6+ Kc8 30. Nxe7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — knight to e7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc8, then Nxe7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #373.
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