Winning blow: queen to d1 (d5)
c9-27932Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
24. Qd1 Qxd1+ 25. Kxd1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d1 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- Well found: king to d1 (+2.0).
- You reach a winning position (+2.0).
- If instead Qxd1+, then Kxd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #95.
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