Winning blow: queen to c8 (a8·6)
c9-16415Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
34. Qc8 Ka7 35. Kd2 Kb6 36. Kd3
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to c8.
- king to d2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to d3.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka7, then Qxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #590.
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