Winning blow: queen to c7 (g7)
c9-15322Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
23. Qc7+ Ka8 24. d7 Rb4 25. dxc8=R+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- pawn to d7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c8 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ka8, then Nxa6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #70.
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