Winning blow: queen to c2
c9-03150Puzzle rating: 1165Theme: 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
15. Qc2 Qxc2+ 16. Kxc2 Ba4+ 17. Kc1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — king to c2 (+4.0).
- A natural move: king to c1.
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Qxc2+, then Kxc2 and you stay on top.
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