Winning blow: queen to c3 (b3)
c9-01604Puzzle rating: 1073Theme: 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
11. Qxc3 Nf7 12. Rh1 Qxg2 13. Qf6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- rook to h1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to f6.
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Nf7, then Rh1 and you win the bishop.
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