Winning blow: queen to c7 (c8·5)
c9-12458Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
38. Qc7+ Ke6 39. Nc3 Qa3 40. f5+ Kxf5 41. Qxd7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.7).
- Well found: knight to c3 (+4.9).
- Strong! pawn to f5 is the sharp choice (+5.3).
- Great move! queen to d7 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- You win decisive material (+5.4).
- If instead Ke6, then Nc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #307.
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