Winning blow: queen to c2 (g2)
c9-16687Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
21. Qc2 Rxd5 22. Rxd5 exd5 23. Nc6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- Spot on — rook to d5 (+5.1).
- A natural move: knight to c6.
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Rxd5, then Rxd5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #187.
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