Winning blow: queen to c6 (c1·2)
c9-20821Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
23. Qc6+ Kf7 24. Ng5+ Kg6 25. Bxe7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Well found: knight to g5 (#6).
- Precise: bishop to e7 is the top choice (#5).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kf8, then Bxe7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #772.
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