Winning blow: queen to c7 (c3·5)
c9-27047Puzzle 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
24. Qxc7+ Ka8 25. Kb2 Qa6 26. Ra1 Qxa1+ 27. Kxa1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (+8.2).
- king to b2 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to a1.
- Best move. king to a1 is exactly what the engine plays (+8.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ka8, then Kb2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #750.
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