Winning blow: queen to c8 (b7·3)
c9-11517Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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. Qc8+ Kf6 40. g4 Bh7 41. Qd8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#10).
- pawn to g4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#16).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf6, then Bd8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #207.
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