Winning blow: queen to c6 (c3·8)
c9-21203Puzzle rating: 2060Theme: 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
25. Qc6 Rxc2+ 26. Bxc2 Kc8 27. Bf5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — bishop to c2 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxc2+, then Bxc2 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #655.
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