Winning blow: queen to c5 (c4·2)
c9-21503Puzzle 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
28. Qxc5 Rc8 29. Nc4 Re8 30. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- knight to c4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rc8, then Nc4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #851.
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