Winning blow: queen to c8 (c5)
c9-14110Puzzle 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
31. Qc8+ Ke7 32. Bb4+ d6 33. Qc7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to b4 (#3).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke7, then Bb4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #369.
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