Winning blow: queen to c6 (h1·7)
c9-13429Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
35. Qc6 Re5 36. Qxc7+ Ka8 37. Qc8+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to c6.
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#3).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rxe6, then Qxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #670.
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