Winning blow: queen to c7 (f7·2)
c9-24639Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
30. Qc7+ Ka8 31. d7 Bd6 32. d8=Q+ Rxd8 33. Qxd8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- pawn to d7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to d8 is the top choice (#2).
- Best move. queen to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Ka8, then d7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #842.
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