Winning blow: queen to d4 (g1·2)
c9-12384Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
20. Qxd4 e5 21. Qb2 Qf6 22. Nxc5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d4 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- queen to b2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to c5 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead e5, then Qb2 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #257.
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