Winning blow: queen to c8 (d7·4)
c9-20079Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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. Qc8+ Ke7 36. Nf5+ Qxf5 37. Qxc7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#11).
- Spot on — knight to f5 (#8).
- Strong! queen to c7 is the sharp choice (#7).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke7, then Nf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #898.
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