Winning blow: queen to c2 (d3)
c9-14334Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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
21. Qxc2 Qh3+ 22. Nb3 exf6 23. Qc8+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+2.5).
- knight to b3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (+2.7).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qh3+, then Nb3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #344.
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