Winning blow: queen to c6 (c1·4)
c9-12234Puzzle 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
25. Qc6+ Kf7 26. Qd5+ Kxf6 27. Qf3+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Well found: queen to d5 (#5).
- Precise: queen to f3 is the top choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf7, then Qd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #690.
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