Winning blow: queen to c1 (c2)
c9-21625Puzzle 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
19. Qxc1 Qxc4 20. Qxc3 Qxc3+ 21. Bxc3
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- Spot on — queen to c3 (+3.5).
- Strong! bishop to c3 is the sharp choice (+3.7).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxc4, then Qxc3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #514.
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