Winning blow: queen to d5 (b3·5)
c9-26759Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
28. Qd5+ Rxd5 29. Rc8#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: rook to c8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxd5, then Rc8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #362.
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