Winning blow: queen to c7 (b8·5)
c9-13377Puzzle 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
33. Qc7+ Kf8 34. Bd5 Bc1 35. Qd8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- bishop to d5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Bd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #300.
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