Winning blow: queen to c8 (d8·2)
c9-16389Puzzle 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
31. Qc8+ Kb6 32. c5+ Ka7 33. Qc7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (+5.8).
- Well found: pawn to c5 (+5.8).
- Strong! queen to c7 is the sharp choice (+5.8).
- You win decisive material (+5.8).
- If instead Kb6, then c5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #207.
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