Winning blow: queen to c5 (d5·3)
c9-17175Puzzle 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
21. Qc5+ Kb8 22. Qd6+ Kc8 23. Nd5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#3).
- A natural move: knight to d5.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb8, then Nb5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #67.
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