Winning blow: queen to d6 (a3·3)
c9-25798Puzzle 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
30. Qxd6 Re7 31. Rb8 Qe4+ 32. Kc3 Qxh1 33. c8=Q
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- rook to b8 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to c3 is the sharp choice (+10.3).
- Great move! pawn to c8 keeps the pressure (#16).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Re7, then Rb8 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #771.
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