Winning blow: queen to c4 (d5·2)
c9-12796Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
27. Qc4+ Kc6 28. Rd1 b6 29. b4
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#8).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: pawn to b4.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kc6, then Rd1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #218.
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