Winning blow: queen to c7 (c3·3)
c9-11528Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
29. Qc7+ Ka8 30. Qxd8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Well found: queen to d8 (+4.4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ka8, then Qxd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #702.
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