Winning blow: queen to c6 (f3·2)
c9-16693Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Qc6+ Kb8 35. Qxb6+ Kc8 36. Qxc5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb8, then Qxb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #866.
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