Winning blow: queen to c6 (c3·6)
c9-12792Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
20. Qxc6+ Kxc6 21. Nbd4+ Kd7 22. Nxf3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- Spot on — knight to d4 (+3.0).
- Strong! knight to f3 is the sharp choice (+3.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxc6, then Nbd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #666.
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