Winning blow: queen to c8 (g8)
c9-11078Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Qc8+ Kd6 33. Nc4+ Kd5 34. Bxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Well found: knight to c4 (#5).
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd6, then Nc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #816.
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