Winning blow: queen to c6 (b6·10)
c9-18241Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
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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