Winning blow: queen to c6 (f3·4)
c9-08400Puzzle 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
13. Qc6+ Nd7 14. Bf5 e6 15. Bxe6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (#5).
- Well found: bishop to f5 (#4).
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Nd7, then Bf5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #664.
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