Winning blow: queen to d7 (d1)
c9-26049Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
41. Qd7+ Qxd7 42. exd7+ Kxd7 43. cxb6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Well found: pawn to d7 (+4.6).
- Strong! pawn to b6 is the sharp choice (+4.7).
- You reach a winning position (+4.7).
- If instead Qxd7, then exd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #564.
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