Winning blow: queen to d4 (a4·3)
c9-24670Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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. Qd4 Rxd4+ 26. exd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — pawn to d4 (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Rxd4+, then exd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #676.
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