Winning blow: queen to d6 (f8·5)
c9-24157Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
33. Qd6+ Ke8 34. Qc6+ Kf7 35. Qxd5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (+3.4).
- Strong! queen to d5 is the sharp choice (+3.3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ke8, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #231.
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