Winning blow: queen to c7 (g7·2)
c9-18822Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
36. Qxc7+ Ka6 37. b4 Bb5 38. c4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#6).
- pawn to b4 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to c4.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka6, then Rxc6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #950.
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