Winning blow: queen to c7 (c8·4)
c9-13528Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
30. Qc7+ Ka8 31. Qxb6 Rf1 32. Qc7
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#9).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#7).
- A natural move: queen to c7.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka8, then Qxb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #559.
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