Winning blow: queen to c6 (c2·3)
c9-13943Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
25. Qxc6 Qxd3 26. Qxb7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxd3, then Qxb7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #396.
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