Winning blow: queen to c4 (f7·2)
c9-16395Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
36. Qc4+ Kb7 37. Qd5+ Ka6 38. Qxa8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (+5.1).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (+5.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kb7, then Qd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #832.
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