Winning blow: queen to d6 (d3·4)
c9-25939Puzzle 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
29. Qd6+ Kc8 30. Nd5 Qe5+ 31. Qxe5 Rxe5 32. Nxb4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- knight to d5 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to e5 is the sharp choice (+4.2).
- Best move. knight to b4 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc8, then Nd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #933.
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