Winning blow: queen to c5 (g1·4)
c9-18821Puzzle 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
33. Qxc5 b6 34. Qd6+ Kc8 35. Qc6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (#4).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#4).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#3).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kd7, then Bg4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #326.
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