Winning blow: queen to c7 (e7·2)
c9-17489Puzzle 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
40. Qxc7+ Ka7 41. Qxa5+ Kb8 42. Qd8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to a5 (#5).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#4).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka7, then Qxa5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #665.
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