Winning blow: queen to c7 (b8·2)
c9-25010Puzzle 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
32. Qxc7 Rxc7 33. Bxe6 Bxe6 34. Nxe6 Rc2 35. Nxd8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (+4.6).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (+4.8).
- Strong! knight to e6 is the sharp choice (+4.8).
- Best move. knight to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxc7, then Bxe6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #205.
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