Winning blow: queen to c2 (d2·5)
c9-09280Puzzle rating: 1420Theme: 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
22. Qc2+ Kg8 23. Nxc3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — knight to c3 (+3.0).
- You reach a winning position (+3.0).
- If instead Kg8, then Nxc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #50.
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