Winning blow: queen to c3 (b2·3)
c9-12229Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
31. Qxc3 Rexc3 32. Rd1 Rxg3 33. Kg1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (+2.6).
- Well found: rook to d1 (+2.8).
- Precise: king to g1 is the top choice (+2.7).
- You reach a winning position (+2.7).
- If instead Rcxc3, then Rc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #331.
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