Winning blow: queen to d6 (d3·3)
c9-24465Puzzle 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
26. Qxd6+ Kc8 27. Qc5+ Kb8 28. Qxe5+ Rc7 29. Qxg5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: queen to c5 (+4.7).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (+4.8).
- Great move! queen to g5 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kc8, then Qc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #903.
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