Winning blow: queen to c7 (c8·2)
c9-04343Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
13. Qc7 bxa4 14. Qxa7 Nc6 15. Qxc5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (+6.9).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (+7.2).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (+7.5).
- You win decisive material (+7.5).
- If instead bxa4, then Qxa7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #93.
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