Winning blow: queen to c5 (a3·2)
c9-19416Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
20. Qxc5 Bxf4+ 21. Nxf4 Qxh8 22. Bb5#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to f4 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to b5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxf4+, then Nxf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #204.
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