Winning blow: queen to d1 (c2·2)
c9-25755Puzzle 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
28. Qxd1 bxa6 29. Qd4+ Kb7 30. Qxe4+ Kc8 31. Qxa8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d1 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- Spot on — queen to d4 (#9).
- Strong! queen to e4 is the sharp choice (#8).
- Best move. queen to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (+7.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead bxa6, then Qd4+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #746.
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