Winning blow: queen to c4 (d5)
c9-11539Puzzle 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
21. Qc4 Rb1 22. Rf3 Ra1 23. Nf2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — rook to f3 (+5.0).
- Precise: knight to f2 is the top choice (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Rb4, then Qc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #292.
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