Winning blow: queen to c6 (h1·2)
c9-08532Puzzle rating: 1115Theme: 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. Qxc6 Rfd8 15. b3 Nf5 16. O-O-O
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- Spot on — pawn to b3 (+2.5).
- A natural move: king to c1.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Rfd8, then d3 and you win the bishop.
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