Winning blow: queen to c7 (c6·4)
c9-27981Puzzle 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+ Nd7 26. Rxd5 Kf7 27. Bb3 Kg8 28. Rxd7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — rook to d5 (+4.5).
- A natural move: bishop to b3.
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Nd7, then Rxd5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #829.
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