Winning blow: queen to c6 (b5·9)
c9-17459Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
24. Qc6+ Kd8 25. Ne6+ Bxe6 26. dxe6
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#9).
- Well found: knight to e6 (#8).
- Strong! pawn to e6 is the sharp choice (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd8, then Ne6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #873.
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