Winning blow: queen to c7 (c4·2)
c9-10007Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
35. Qxc7+ Ka8 36. Qxd8+ Ka7 37. Rc1
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#3).
- A natural move: rook to c1.
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ka8, then Qxd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #808.
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