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Winning blow: queen to c6 (b5·7)

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Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

30. Qc6 Qxc6 31. Nxc6

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
  • Well found: knight to c6 (+3.0).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.0).
  • If instead Qxc6, then Nxc6 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #52.

Explore position #52

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