Winning blow: queen to d6 (g3·4)
c9-26293Puzzle 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
19. Qxd6+ exd6 20. e7+ Kd7 21. Rxf8 Qe6 22. Rxe6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (+8.3).
- Well found: pawn to e7 (+8.7).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (+8.8).
- Best move. rook to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (+8.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead exd6, then e7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #360.
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