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Winning blow: queen to c6 (b6·10)

c9-18241
Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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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 Re7 25. Qxd5+ Ke8 26. Qxg8+

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#6).
  • Well found: queen to d5 (#5).
  • Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#4).
  • You win a piece — the queen.
  • If instead Re7, then Qxd5+ and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #648.

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