Winning blow: queen to c8 (b7·4)
c9-12371Puzzle 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
28. Qc8+ Kg7 29. Qd7+ Kf8 30. Qxe6
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#11).
- Well found: queen to d7 (#9).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#6).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kg7, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #791.
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