Winning blow: queen to d8 (a5·3)
c9-22780Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
27. Qd8+ Kg7 28. Nxf7 Kxh7 29. Qh8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Nxf7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #294.
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