Winning blow: queen to c3 (f3·2)
c9-08986Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
17. Qc3 Rbc8 18. Qxh8 Rxh8 19. Nxb7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.4).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (+4.2).
- Precise: knight to b7 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Rbc8, then Rd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #374.
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