Winning blow: queen to c6 (c4·4)
c9-10900Puzzle 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
28. Qc6+ Ke7 29. Bb4+ Qc5 30. Bxc5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Well found: bishop to b4 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to c5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ke7, then Bb4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #663.
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