Winning blow: queen to c8 (c1·3)
c9-26644Puzzle 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
28. Qc8+ Kg7 29. Qc3+ Qxc3 30. bxc3 Kg8 31. Rxd6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (+2.1).
- Well found: queen to c3 (+2.6).
- Strong! pawn to c3 is the sharp choice (+2.5).
- Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (+2.6).
- You reach a winning position (+2.6).
- If instead Kg7, then Qc3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #907.
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