Winning blow: queen to c5 (c3·4)
c9-16503Puzzle 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
30. Qxc5 Qg1+ 31. Ke2 Qg4+ 32. Kd3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (+10.0).
- king to e2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to d3 is the sharp choice (#7).
- You win a piece — the knight.
- If instead Qe4, then Qf8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #46.
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