Winning blow: queen to c3 (h3)
c9-09981Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
27. Qc3 Bxb3 28. Qc7 Ra8 29. Kf2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- queen to c7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to f2 is the top choice (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Bxb3, then Qc7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #561.
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