Winning blow: queen to c6 (b6·2)
c9-22543Puzzle 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
27. Qxc6+ Kb8 28. Qc8+ Ka7 29. Bf2+ Rd4 30. Bxd4+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#7).
- Well found: queen to c8 (#6).
- Precise: bishop to f2 is the top choice (#5).
- Best move. bishop to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kb8, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #463.
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