Winning blow: queen to c8 (c6·2)
c9-14322Puzzle 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
28. Qc8+ Ka5 29. Nc6+ Kb5 30. Nxa7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (#4).
- Precise: knight to a7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka5, then Nc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #872.
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