Winning blow: queen to c7 (g3·4)
c9-26953Puzzle rating: 1750Theme: 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
26. Qc7 Nb2+ 27. Ke2 Re8 28. Rxc8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- king to e2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! rook to c8 is the sharp choice (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nb2+, then Ke2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #87.
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