Winning blow: queen to c7 (d8)
c9-17772Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
14. Qxc7 Bxe6 15. Nxe3 Bc5 16. Nxc5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
- Spot on — knight to e3 (+7.0).
- Precise: knight to c5 is the top choice (+7.1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Bxe6, then Nxe3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #766.
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