Winning blow: queen to d2 (c2)
c9-25480Puzzle 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
32. Qd2 Qxd2+ 33. R3xd2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — rook to d2 (+4.2).
- You reach a winning position (+4.2).
- If instead Qxd2+, then R3xd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #719.
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