Winning blow: queen to c7 (c5)
c9-09411Puzzle 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
29. Qc7+ Ke8 30. Bxg4 Rg7 31. Qc6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to g4 (#5).
- Strong! queen to c6 is the sharp choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ke8, then e5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #459.
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