Winning blow: queen to d8 (d6·2)
c9-24908Puzzle 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
25. Qxd8+ Rc8 26. Qd3 b5 27. axb6 Rd7 28. Qxa6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — queen to d3 (+2.2).
- Precise: pawn to b6 is the top choice (+2.5).
- Best move. queen to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Rc8, then Qd3 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #860.
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