Winning blow: queen to c7 (c3·6)
c9-24800Puzzle 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
25. Qc7+ Ka8 26. Qc8+ Ka7 27. Nd4 Qxb3+ 28. cxb3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#5).
- A natural move: knight to d4.
- Best move. pawn to b3 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ka8, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #877.
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