Winning blow: queen to c6 (c3·4)
c9-11683Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
32. Qxc6+ Ka7 33. Qc7+ Ka6 34. Rxb8
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#3).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ka7, then Qc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #364.
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