Winning blow: queen to c2 (b2·2)
c9-14071Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
15. Qc2+ Kg8 16. Qxc7
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+2.4).
- Well found: queen to c7 (+2.4).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Kg8, then Qxc7 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #108.
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