Winning blow: queen to c8 (c7·2)
c9-09524Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
28. Qc8+ Bd8 29. Rd1 Ba2+ 30. Kxa2
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to a2 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bd8, then Rd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #825.
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