Winning blow: queen to c6 (c2·5)
c9-09518Puzzle 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
23. Qxc6+ Ka7 24. Qa6+ Kb8 25. Qb6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to a6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb8, then Qb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #802.
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