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Winning blow: queen to c6 (h1·6)

c9-10699
Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

15. Qc6 Nd5 16. Rxd5

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#4).
  • Well found: rook to d5 (#3).
  • You win a piece — the knight.
  • If instead Nd5, then Rxd5 and you win the knight.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #666.

Explore position #666

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