Winning blow: queen to c3 (f3·5)
c9-19629Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
30. Qxc3 Nxd6 31. Qa5 Ba4 32. Qxa4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (+5.6).
- queen to a5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to a4 is the top choice (+6.3).
- You win a piece — the bishop.
- If instead h6, then Rc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #186.
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