Winning blow: queen to c7 (c2·2)
c9-14161Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
30. Qc7+ Ke6 31. Qc8+ Kf7 32. Rxa6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (+1.3).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (+0.6).
- Precise: rook to a6 is the top choice (+1.2).
- You reach a winning position (+1.2).
- If instead Ke6, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #717.
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