Winning blow: queen to c5 (b4·4)
c9-17678Puzzle 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
33. Qc5+ Ke6 34. Qxc6+ Nd6 35. Qd7+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#4).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke6, then Qxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #925.
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