Winning blow: queen to c8 (c7·3)
c9-09926Puzzle 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
30. Qxc8 Bf6 31. Ra2 Bc3 32. Qc5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- rook to a2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Bf6, then Rd7 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #827.
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