Winning blow: queen to c2 (b1)
c9-05128Puzzle rating: 1081Theme: 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
16. Qxc2 Nc5 17. Nxc5 Bxc5 18. Rf1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — knight to c5 (+5.3).
- Precise: rook to f1 is the top choice (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nc5, then Nxc5 and you win the bishop.
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