Winning blow: queen to c4 (g8·3)
c9-12996Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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
29. Qgc4 Qb6 30. Rcd1 Kc8 31. Qf5+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (+9.3).
- Well found: rook to d1 (+12.0).
- Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (#8).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Rd6, then Qxa6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #679.
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