Winning blow: queen to c7 (c5·5)
c9-13305Puzzle rating: 2350Theme: 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. Qc7+ Ka6 27. b7+ Kb5 28. bxa8=Q Na7 29. Qab7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to b7 (#2).
- Precise: pawn to a8 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. queen to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Ka6, then b7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #854.
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