Winning blow: queen to c7 (c6·6)
c9-13647Puzzle 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
29. Qxc7 Rf7 30. Rd8 Rxc7 31. Rxe8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- rook to d8 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to e8 is the sharp choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rf7, then Rg1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #288.
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