Winning blow: queen to c7 (c8·3)
c9-21652Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
37. Qc7+ Kf8 38. Qg7+ Ke8 39. Qxe5+ Ne6 40. Qxe6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#5).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#4).
- Great move! queen to e6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kf8, then Qg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #66.
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