Winning blow: queen to c7 (f4·3)
c9-20554Puzzle 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
36. Qc7+ Ka6 37. b7 Ne6 38. Qc8
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- pawn to b7 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to c8.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Ka6, then b7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #939.
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