Winning blow: queen to c1 (e1)
c9-20383Puzzle rating: 920Theme: 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
16. Qxc1 Qxb5 17. Nxf7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c1 keeps the pressure (+4.8).
- Spot on — knight to f7 (+5.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxb5, then Nxf7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #146.
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