Winning blow: queen to c8 (c4·3)
c9-09213Puzzle rating: 2290Theme: 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
26. Qc8 Bc7 27. Bc3 Qxc8 28. dxc8=Q+
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to c8.
- bishop to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c8 is the top choice (#1).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bc7, then Bh4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #232.
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