Winning blow: queen to c1 (a3)
c9-17078Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Qxc1 Nxd6 22. Qf4 Qc3 23. Qxg4+ Kh8 24. Bxd6
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.2).
- Spot on — queen to f4 (+3.0).
- Precise: queen to g4 is the top choice (+3.4).
- Best move. bishop to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (+3.4).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead Nxd6, then Qf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #485.
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