Winning blow: queen to d7 (h3·5)
c9-25722Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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
18. Qd7 Rc8 19. Bd4 Be6 20. Rxe6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (+6.7).
- Spot on — bishop to d4 (+5.2).
- Strong! rook to e6 is the sharp choice (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rc8, then Bd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #286.
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