Winning blow: queen to c7 (c3·4)
c9-26666Puzzle 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
25. Qxc7+ Ka8 26. Bd7 Bxf3 27. Bc6+ Qxc6 28. Qxc6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (+6.5).
- Well found: bishop to d7 (+6.7).
- Precise: bishop to c6 is the top choice (+5.6).
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ka8, then Bd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #897.
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