Winning blow: queen to d2 (d4·2)
c9-22014Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
17. Qxd2 Bc4 18. Qxh6 gxh6 19. Rf6 Rg8 20. Rxh6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- A brilliant blow: queen to h6, and you stand better (+2.5).
- A natural move: rook to f6.
- Best move. rook to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bc4, then Qxh6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #904.
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