Winning blow: queen to c7 (e5·3)
c9-18220Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
39. Qxc7 Ka6 40. Rf6 Bd5+ 41. Kb2
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- rook to f6 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: king to b2.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead a4, then Rb8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #951.
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