Winning blow: queen to c3 (b2·2)
c9-21489Puzzle rating: 1060Theme: 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
23. Qxc3 Rxc3+ 24. Kd2 Ra3 25. Bxg8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.2).
- king to d2 develops smoothly.
- Strong! bishop to g8 is the sharp choice (+4.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Rxc3+, then Kd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #877.
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