Winning blow: queen to c5 (d4)
c9-14399Puzzle 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. Qxc5 Ne2+ 22. Kf2 bxc5 23. Kxe2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- Well found: king to f2 (+5.7).
- Strong! king to e2 is the sharp choice (+5.7).
- You win decisive material (+5.7).
- If instead Ne2+, then Kf2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #338.
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