Winning blow: queen to c7 (h7·2)
c9-27065Puzzle 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
33. Qc7+ Kb5 34. Qc6+ Ka5 35. Nxd6 Qxd6 36. Qxd6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#9).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#7).
- Precise: knight to d6 is the top choice (#6).
- Great move! queen to d6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kb5, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #259.
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