Winning blow: queen to c8 (c5·2)
c9-22534Puzzle rating: 1430Theme: 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
30. Qxc8 g6 31. Rg1 g5 32. Qe8+ Kg7 33. Rxe7+
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c8 keeps the pressure (+4.5).
- rook to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (+5.5).
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead g6, then Rg1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #490.
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