Winning blow: queen to d6 (d3·7)
c9-24368Puzzle 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
18. Qxd6 exd6 19. Nf7+ Kc7 20. Nxh6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Well found: knight to f7 (+4.5).
- Strong! knight to h6 is the sharp choice (+4.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead exd6, then Nf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #643.
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