Winning blow: queen to d8 (d7·5)
c9-26748Puzzle rating: 1700Theme: 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. Qd8+ Ka7 23. Qa8+ Kb6 24. Qb7+ Ka5 25. Qxb1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d8 keeps the pressure (+7.0).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (+7.5).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (+7.5).
- Best move. queen to b1 is exactly what the engine plays (+7.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ka7, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #678.
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