Winning blow: queen to c6 (h1·3)
c9-06825Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Qxc6 Rc8 17. Qb6 Qe4 18. Qa7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- queen to b6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rc8, then Qb6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #670.
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