Winning blow: queen to c2 (c3·2)
c9-12855Puzzle 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
13. Qxc2 Qe6 14. a3 Bd6 15. Nd4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- pawn to a3 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: knight to d4.
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Qe6, then a3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #888.
Explore position #888Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play