Winning blow: queen to c6 (c1·3)
c9-21351Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
27. Qc6+ Ke7 28. Rxe5+ Qxe5 29. fxe5
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to e5 (#5).
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ke7, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #375.
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