Winning blow: queen to c7 (c1·2)
c9-14155Puzzle rating: 2120Theme: 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
32. Qxc7+ Kf6 33. Qxd6+ Kf7 34. Qd7+ Kf6 35. Ne4#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#2).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. knight to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead Kf6, then Qxd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #5.
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