Winning blow: queen to c6 (f6)
c9-15925Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
21. Qxc6 Qa1+ 22. Kd2 Qe1+ 23. Rxe1
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- king to d2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e1 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qa1+, then Kd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #75.
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