Winning blow: queen to c7 (c6·3)
c9-25163Puzzle 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
30. Qxc7+ Kf8 31. Qxd6+ Kg7 32. Qg3+ Kf6 33. Qxb8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (+5.8).
- Precise: queen to g3 is the top choice (+5.9).
- Best move. queen to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kf8, then Qxd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #913.
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