Winning blow: queen to c7 (c6·8)
c9-12511Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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
26. Qxc7+ Ka8 27. Rxa4 h4 28. Nc5
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — rook to a4 (#3).
- A natural move: knight to c5.
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Ka8, then Nc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #747.
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