Winning blow: queen to c7 (g3·3)
c9-26520Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
17. Qxc7+ Ka7 18. Bd6 Qxd6 19. Qxd6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (+5.1).
- Well found: bishop to d6 (+4.8).
- Strong! queen to d6 is the sharp choice (+5.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ka7, then Bd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #541.
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