Winning blow: queen to c6 (b7·4)
c9-25631Puzzle 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
30. Qc6+ Kc8 31. Kb1 Qd3+ 32. Ka1 Qc2 33. Rxc2
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#6).
- king to b1 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to a1 is the sharp choice (#4).
- Best move. rook to c2 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kc8, then Kb1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #179.
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