Winning blow: queen to c5 (c6)
c9-20589Puzzle rating: 970Theme: 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
33. Qc5 Qd7 34. hxg5 f5 35. Qb4
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.5).
- Spot on — pawn to g5 (+3.8).
- Precise: queen to b4 is the top choice (+3.9).
- You reach a winning position (+3.9).
- If instead Qd8, then hxg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #48.
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