Winning blow: queen to d4 (a4·4)
c9-25968Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
27. Qxd4 Bxd4 28. Rb8+ Ke7 29. Nxc6+ Kf7 30. Nxd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
- Spot on — rook to b8 (+6.3).
- Strong! knight to c6 is the sharp choice (+6.5).
- Best move. knight to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (+7.0).
- You win decisive material (+7.0).
- If instead Bxd4, then Rb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #174.
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