Winning blow: queen to c6 (c4·3)
c9-11644Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: 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. Qc6 Rxc6 30. Nxc6+ Ka8 31. Nxe7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (+6.1).
- Well found: knight to c6 (+6.2).
- Strong! knight to e7 is the sharp choice (+6.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxc6, then Nxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #863.
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