Winning blow: queen to c8 (f8·2)
c9-25858Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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. Qc8+ Ka5 31. Qc7+ Ka6 32. Qbb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka5, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #944.
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