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Winning blow: queen to c2 (a2)

c9-17191
Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

32. Qc2 Qxc2+ 33. Kxc2

Why it works

  • Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.3).
  • Spot on — king to c2 (+4.4).
  • You reach a winning position (+4.4).
  • If instead Qxc2+, then Kxc2 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #363.

Explore position #363

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