Winning blow: queen to c4 (c2·2)
c9-21315Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
21. Qc4+ e6 22. Qc7+ Kg6 23. Rxg8+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#3).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead e6, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #484.
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