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Winning blow: queen to c2 (d2·4)

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Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

31. Qc2 Qxc2+ 32. Rxc2

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
  • Spot on — rook to c2 (+4.2).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.2).
  • If instead Qxc2+, then Rxc2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #686.

Explore position #686

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