Winning blow: queen to c7 (g3·5)
c9-09055Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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. Qxc7+ Ke8 26. Qd7+ Kf8 27. e7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#4).
- Precise: pawn to e7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Rxa5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #79.
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