Winning blow: queen to c2 (g2·2)
c9-20049Puzzle rating: 1290Theme: 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
26. Qxc2 Nxc2 27. Nc5 Qc6 28. Kxc2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+3.1).
- knight to c5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: king to c2 is the top choice (+2.8).
- You reach a winning position (+2.8).
- If instead Nxc2, then Nc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #803.
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