Winning blow: queen to c5 (b4·3)
c9-16355Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
38. Qxc5 Kf7 39. Rh1 Kxg6 40. Qc8
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#5).
- rook to h1 develops smoothly.
- A natural move: queen to c8.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead a3, then f4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #585.
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