Winning blow: queen to d1 (f1)
c9-26867Puzzle 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
16. Qxd1 Nb6 17. Bd4 Nd5 18. Re4 Qb8 19. Bxa7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d1 keeps the pressure (+1.8).
- Spot on — bishop to d4 (+2.0).
- Precise: rook to e4 is the top choice (+1.9).
- Best move. bishop to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (+1.6).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nb6, then Bd4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #132.
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