Winning blow: queen to d6 (d4·2)
c9-24163Puzzle 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
25. Qxd6 Re8 26. Rb8 c5 27. Qe5 Rc6 28. Rxc8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- rook to b8 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to e5.
- Best move. rook to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Re8, then Rb8 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #787.
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