Winning blow: queen to c6 (h1·4)
c9-13563Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
18. Qxc6+ Kb8 19. Qb6+ Ka8 20. Qxa6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#5).
- Precise: queen to a6 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kb8, then Qb6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #286.
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