Winning blow: queen to d1 (c1)
c9-06987Puzzle rating: 1109Theme: 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
8. Qxd1 Nxc4 9. Qc2 b5 10. b3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d1 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- queen to c2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to b3 is the top choice (+1.8).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Nxc4, then Qc2 and you win the rook.
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