Winning blow: queen to d6 (c6·2)
c9-24931Puzzle 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
23. Qd6+ Kc8 24. Rac1+ Bc3 25. Bh3+ Re6 26. Bxe6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#3).
- Spot on — rook to c1 (#3).
- Precise: bishop to h3 is the top choice (#2).
- Best move. bishop to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc8, then Rac1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #887.
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