Winning blow: queen to c5 (g1·3)
c9-11363Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
29. Qxc5+ Bc6 30. Qxa7+ Bb7 31. Rxb5
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (#3).
- Precise: rook to b5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the pawn.
- If instead Bc6, then Qxa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #89.
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