Winning blow: queen to c7 (b8·4)
c9-19632Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
29. Qxc7+ Kb4 30. Qc3+ Kxa4 31. Qb3#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb4, then Qc3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #799.
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