Winning blow: queen to d1 (d2·2)
c9-20590Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
31. Qd1 Rxc1+ 32. Qxc1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d1 keeps the pressure (+3.8).
- Spot on — queen to c1 (+3.7).
- You reach a winning position (+3.7).
- If instead Rxc1+, then Qxc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #843.
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