Winning blow: queen to c6 (c4)
c9-16990Puzzle 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
30. Qc6+ Ka6 31. Rxc7 Rb8 32. Rd1
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#4).
- A natural move: rook to d1.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb8, then Rxc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #65.
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