Winning blow: queen to c6 (c4·5)
c9-18628Puzzle 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
41. Qxc6+ Kd8 42. Nc5 Ke7 43. Qe6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- knight to c5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd8, then Nf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #732.
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