Winning blow: queen to c6 (d5·3)
c9-12953Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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. Qxc6+ Ka7 39. Qc7+ Ka8 40. Qb8#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Qc7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #835.
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