Winning blow: queen to c7 (a5·3)
c9-13135Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
23. Qxc7 Qxe2+ 24. Kc1 Qxc2+ 25. Kxc2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c7 keeps the pressure (#5).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to c2 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxe2+, then Kc1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #832.
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