Winning blow: queen to c6 (a6·2)
c9-19902Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
35. Qc6+ Kb8 36. Bd6+ Rxd6 37. Qxd6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to d6 (#4).
- Strong! queen to d6 is the sharp choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb8, then Bd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #710.
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