Winning blow: queen to c2 (c1)
c9-05531Puzzle rating: 1069Theme: 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
14. Qxc2 Nf6 15. f5 Ne5 16. dxe5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- pawn to f5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to e5 is the top choice (+2.9).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nf6, then f5 and you win the bishop.
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