Winning blow: queen to c6 (g2)
c9-11981Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
17. Qxc6 Qc8 18. Kxc2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — king to c2 (+4.7).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qc8, then Kxc2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #459.
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