Winning blow: queen to c1 (c2·2)
c9-12111Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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. Qc1 Qxc1+ 24. Kxc1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c1 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- Spot on — king to c1 (+2.9).
- You reach a winning position (+2.9).
- If instead Qxc1+, then Kxc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #264.
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