Winning blow: queen to c6 (a8·3)
c9-17159Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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 Rf5 31. Qxc7+ Kf8 32. e7+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to c6.
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#4).
- Precise: pawn to e7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rf2, then Qxc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #647.
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