Winning blow: queen to c4 (c5)
c9-20974Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Qc4+ Ke7 31. Bc5+ Bd6 32. Qd4 Qe1+ 33. Rxe1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c4 keeps the pressure (#10).
- Well found: bishop to c5 (#9).
- Strong! queen to d4 is the sharp choice (#8).
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (#7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ke7, then Bc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #364.
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