Winning blow: queen to c7 (f4·2)
c9-20542Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
33. Qc7+ Kd5 34. Qxd7+ Nd6 35. Qxa7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#5).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kd5, then Qxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #803.
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