Winning blow: queen to c8 (b8·3)
c9-15001Puzzle 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
16. Qbxc8 Nd2+ 17. Ke2 h5 18. Qce6+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- king to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#1).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nd2+, then Ke2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #325.
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