Winning blow: queen to d5 (c4·3)
c9-14326Puzzle 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
22. Qxd5 Qa3 23. Rxc5 Qxc5 24. Qxc5 dxc5 25. Nxh4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d5 keeps the pressure (+1.6).
- Spot on — rook to c5 (+1.6).
- Stunning! queen to c5 gives up material but you stand better (+1.5).
- Great move! knight to h4 keeps the pressure (+1.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qa3, then Rxc5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #491.
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