Winning blow: queen to c3 (b2·4)
c9-12515Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
36. Qxc3 Rxb5+ 37. Nb4 Rd5 38. Bxd5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (#6).
- knight to b4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (#5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rxb5+, then Nb4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #778.
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