Winning blow: queen to c3 (g3·3)
c9-14097Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
18. Qc3 Qxc3 19. Nxc3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — knight to c3 (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead Qxc3, then Nxc3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #83.
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