Winning blow: queen to c3 (e3)
c9-21115Puzzle rating: 1010Theme: 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. Qxc3 Qa2+ 32. Kc1 Nc4 33. Bc2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (+5.7).
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to c2 is the top choice (+6.0).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qxc3+, then Kxc3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #719.
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