Winning blow: queen to c6 (e6·3)
c9-13719Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
34. Qc6+ Kxb4 35. dxc3+ Qxc3+ 36. Qxc3+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — pawn to c3 (#3).
- Strong! queen to c3 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kxb4, then dxc3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #274.
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