Winning blow: queen to c6 (b6·5)
c9-25254Puzzle rating: 1420Theme: 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
27. Qc6+ Ka7 28. dxe5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (+9.7).
- Spot on — pawn to e5 (+11.5).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ka7, then dxe5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #935.
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