Winning blow: queen to c6 (e4·5)
c9-15763Puzzle rating: 2100Theme: 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. Qc6+ Kb8 29. Bxh8 Qxa2+ 30. Kxa2
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to h8 (#3).
- Precise: king to a2 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kb8, then Bxh8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #252.
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