Winning blow: queen to c7 (a5·6)
c9-09609Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
19. Qc7 Ne3+ 20. fxe3 Rb7 21. Ra8+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to c7.
- Spot on — pawn to e3 (#3).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nxf2+, then Rxf2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #343.
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