Winning blow: queen to c5 (g1·2)
c9-16784Puzzle rating: 1390Theme: 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
18. Qc5 Qd7 19. Nxa7+ Kb8 20. Nc6+ Qxc6 21. Qxc6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (+1.9).
- Spot on — knight to a7 (+1.3).
- Precise: knight to c6 is the top choice (+1.3).
- Great move! queen to c6 keeps the pressure (+1.4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qd7, then Nxa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #853.
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