Winning blow: queen to c3 (a1·3)
c9-03251Puzzle rating: 780Theme: 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. Qxc3 Nc5 14. O-O Nb3 15. Rf2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.1).
- king to g1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to f2.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc5, then O-O and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #583.
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