Winning blow: queen to d4 (a7·3)
c9-26763Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
18. Qd4 Nf6 19. Qe5 Kg7 20. Rxc7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- queen to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (+5.1).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nf6, then Qe5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #236.
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