Winning blow: queen to c6 (c2·4)
c9-08830Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
25. Qxc6+ Kf8 26. Nh7+ Kg7 27. Qxg6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — knight to h7 (#3).
- Strong! queen to g6 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kf8, then Nh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #679.
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