Winning blow: queen to c7 (d7)
c9-20535Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
26. Qxc7+ Ka8 27. Qxc6+ Kb8 28. Qb5+ Ka7 29. Qxa4+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Well found: queen to c6 (+4.7).
- Strong! queen to b5 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- Best move. queen to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ka8, then Qxc6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #940.
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