Winning blow: queen to c6 (b6·6)
c9-28421Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
29. Qc6+ Kb8 30. Kc2 Qg2 31. Qxg2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (+6.4).
- king to c2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! queen to g2 is the sharp choice (+6.8).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Kb8, then Kc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #931.
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