Winning blow: queen to c1 (g5)
c9-11725Puzzle 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
19. Qc1 Nf4 20. O-O Nxd3 21. exd3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c1 keeps the pressure (+2.8).
- Spot on — king to g1 (+1.6).
- Strong! pawn to d3 is the sharp choice (+1.7).
- You reach a winning position (+1.7).
- If instead Nf4, then Nd4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #577.
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