Winning blow: queen to c7 (c4·3)
c9-28068Puzzle 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
31. Qc7+ Kxb5 32. Rc5+ Qxc5 33. Qxc5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — rook to c5 (+7.8).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (+8.1).
- You win decisive material (+8.1).
- If instead Kxb5, then Rc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #945.
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