Winning blow: queen to d3 (b3)
c9-27615Puzzle 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
35. Qxd3 Nxd3 36. e5 Ra6 37. Rxd7 Rxb6 38. Rxd3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d3 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
- Well found: pawn to e5 (+4.3).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (+4.5).
- Best move. rook to d3 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxd3, then e5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #954.
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