Winning blow: queen to c3 (c1·2)
c9-14145Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: 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
38. Qc3+ Ke7 39. Rxg8 Qxd2+ 40. Qxd2
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c3 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#6).
- Precise: queen to d2 is the top choice (#3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ke7, then Qxc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #525.
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