Winning blow: queen to d2 (d5)
c9-26089Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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
22. Qd2 Rxd2 23. Nxd2 Bxf2 24. Rxh7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- Well found: knight to d2 (+2.3).
- Precise: rook to h7 is the top choice (+2.5).
- You reach a winning position (+2.5).
- If instead Rxd2, then Nxd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #626.
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