Winning blow: queen to d6 (e6)
c9-26364Puzzle 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
21. Qd6+ Nd7 22. Rxg7 Rxe4 23. Rg8+ Qe8 24. Rxe8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- Well found: rook to g7 (+5.9).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (+5.9).
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nd7, then Rxg7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #218.
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