Winning blow: queen to c7 (e5·4)
c9-20647Puzzle 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
29. Qc7+ Ke8 30. d6 Rxd6 31. cxd6
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- pawn to d6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ke8, then d6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #177.
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