Winning blow: queen to c3 (d4)
c9-12745Puzzle 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
34. Qxc3 Rf8 35. Qc7+ Ka6 36. Nd6
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c3 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#3).
- A natural move: knight to d6.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rd8, then Bxd8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #343.
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