Winning blow: queen to c6 (a4·5)
c9-10316Puzzle 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
32. Qc6 Nd6 33. Qa8+ Kc7 34. Qxa7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to c6.
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#6).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#8).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nd6, then e7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #719.
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