Winning blow: queen to c6 (e8·4)
c9-27330Puzzle rating: 1790Theme: 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
21. Qc6+ Ka7 22. Qxc7+ Qb7 23. Qxa5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Well found: queen to c7 (+5.7).
- Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (+5.6).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Ka7, then Qxc7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #878.
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