Winning blow: queen to c2 (d2·4)
c9-15380Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
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.
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