Winning blow: queen to c6 (c4·2)
c9-22843Puzzle 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 Qc5 28. Bxd5 Qxc6 29. Bxc6 Ka7 30. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (+4.1).
- Strong! bishop to c6 is the sharp choice (+4.4).
- Best move. bishop to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qc5, then Bxd5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #674.
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