Winning blow: queen to c6 (c5·5)
c9-23146Puzzle 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
26. Qxc6 Qd7 27. Qxd7+ Kxd7 28. Nc5+ Kc6 29. Bxc7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (+5.4).
- Strong! knight to c5 is the sharp choice (+5.4).
- Best move. bishop to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qd7, then Qxd7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #763.
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