Winning blow: queen to c2 (b3)
c9-18608Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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. Qxc2 Ne3+ 22. Kd2 Rxc2+ 23. Kxe3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+6.2).
- king to d2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! king to e3 is the sharp choice (+6.3).
- You win decisive material (+6.3).
- If instead Ne3+, then Kd2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #698.
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