Winning blow: queen to c4 (c3)
c9-09289Puzzle rating: 1150Theme: 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
21. Qxc4+ Qxc4 22. Bxc4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — bishop to c4 (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Qxc4, then Bxc4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #784.
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