Winning blow: queen to c6 (e8·3)
c9-20630Puzzle 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
24. Qxc6+ Kd8 25. Qf6+ Kc8 26. Qf8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#3).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd8, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #171.
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