Winning blow: queen to c8 (d8)
c9-12374Puzzle 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
30. Qc8+ Rc7 31. Qa6+ Kd7 32. Qb5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to a6 (#4).
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rc7, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #918.
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