Winning blow: queen to c5 (a7·7)
c9-20363Puzzle 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
37. Qc5+ Ke6 38. Qd6+ Kf7 39. Bf6
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#3).
- A natural move: bishop to f6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ke8, then Bf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #336.
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