Winning blow: queen to d8 (d7·3)
c9-23020Puzzle 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
34. Qd8+ Nc8 35. Rfd1 Re8 36. Qxg5 Nxd6 37. Qxh5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (+2.3).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (+3.0).
- Best move. queen to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.4).
- You reach a winning position (+3.4).
- If instead Nc8, then Rfd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #635.
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