Winning blow: queen to c6 (b5·2)
c9-17004Puzzle 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
36. Qxc6+ Kd8 37. Qxf6+ Kc8 38. Qa6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#3).
- Strong! queen to a6 is the sharp choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Kd8, then Qxf6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #191.
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