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Winning blow: queen to c8 (g8)

c9-11078
Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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

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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