Winning blow: queen to c1 (c6)
c9-19471Puzzle rating: 1840Theme: 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
23. Qc1 Rxc1+ 24. Nxc1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c1 keeps the pressure (+7.0).
- Well found: knight to c1 (+7.0).
- You win decisive material (+7.0).
- If instead Rxc1+, then Nxc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #865.
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