Winning blow: queen to c2 (h7)
c9-11665Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
19. Qc2 Kb6 20. Qxc3 Bxc3 21. Qxa3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+9.3).
- Spot on — queen to c3 (+10.0).
- Precise: queen to a3 is the top choice (+10.3).
- You win decisive material (+10.3).
- If instead b6, then Qxa5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #701.
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