Winning blow: queen to d4 (h8·2)
c9-22900Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
37. Qd4+ b6 38. axb6+ Kb7 39. Qxe4+ Kxb6 40. Kxc1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — pawn to b6 (+5.5).
- Precise: queen to e4 is the top choice (+5.7).
- Best move. king to c1 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead b6, then axb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #935.
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