Winning blow: queen to d6 (c5·5)
c9-12631Puzzle 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
26. Qd6+ Kc8 27. Qc6+ Kb8 28. Qxf6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#13).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#7).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#8).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb7, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #336.
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