Winning blow: queen to c2 (d2)
c9-09304Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
32. Qxc2 bxc2 33. Rd4 e6 34. Kxc2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+5.0).
- rook to d4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to c2 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead bxc2, then Rd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #956.
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