Winning blow: queen to c6 (g2·4)
c9-16558Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
19. Qc6+ Bc7 20. Bxc5 dxc5 21. Nxc7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (#4).
- Strong! knight to c7 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Bc7, then Nxc7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #765.
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