Winning blow: queen to c7 (d6)
c9-16767Puzzle 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
29. Qxc7+ Ka8 30. Qxb6 Bb3+ 31. Kxb3
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#3).
- Precise: king to b3 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ka8, then Qxb6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #907.
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