Winning blow: queen to c5 (b4·2)
c9-21219Puzzle 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
19. Qxc5+ Rd6 20. Qc8+ Qe8 21. Qxe8+ Kxe8 22. Nxd6+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (+5.0).
- Strong! queen to e8 is the sharp choice (+4.9).
- Great move! knight to d6 keeps the pressure (+4.9).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rd6, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #386.
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