Winning blow: queen to c7 (c8)
c9-12757Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
19. Qxc7+ Ka6 20. Kxb2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- Well found: king to b2 (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ka6, then Kxb2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #751.
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