Winning blow: queen to d5 (d1·2)
c9-24199Puzzle rating: 1420Theme: 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. Qxd5+ Kc8 35. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc8, then Qa8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #724.
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