Winning blow: queen to d5 (d4·2)
c9-24510Puzzle 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
17. Qd5+ Rxd5 18. cxd5+ Kd6 19. dxe6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- Well found: pawn to d5 (+5.1).
- Strong! pawn to e6 is the sharp choice (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxd5, then cxd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #640.
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