Winning blow: queen to c3 (c2)
c9-10414Puzzle 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
23. Qc3 Qh4+ 24. Kd1 Rb7 25. Rxa2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
- king to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a2 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Qh4+, then Kd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #614.
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