Winning blow: queen to c3 (b2)
c9-12489Puzzle 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
16. Qc3 Rha8 17. Nge3 f5 18. Rh2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (+2.9).
- knight to e3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: rook to h2.
- You reach a winning position (+3.1).
- If instead f5, then Nge3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #685.
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