Winning blow: queen to c7 (d8·3)
c9-16486Puzzle 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
24. Qc7+ Ncd7 25. Rxd7+ Nxd7 26. Qxd7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (#4).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ncd7, then Bg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #100.
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