Winning blow: queen to c6 (b7)
c9-04339Puzzle rating: 1900Theme: 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
14. Qc6+ Kd8 15. O-O-O Be8 16. Bf5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: king to c1 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd8, then O-O-O and you stay on top.
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