Winning blow: queen to c6 (b6·9)
c9-20145Puzzle 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
24. Qc6+ Kb8 25. a7+ Kxa7 26. Nd5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Spot on — pawn to a7 (#4).
- Precise: knight to d5 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb8, then a7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #398.
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