Winning blow: queen to c5 (d5)
c9-11337Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
39. Qc5+ Rb6 40. Qxc7+ Ka6 41. Ra8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rb6, then Qxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #538.
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