Winning blow: queen to c3 (f3·3)
c9-24296Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: 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. Qxc3 Nxc3 31. Rd3 bxc5 32. Rxc3 Ra6 33. Rxc5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (+4.7).
- rook to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to c3 is the top choice (+4.8).
- Best move. rook to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (+4.8).
- You reach a winning position (+4.8).
- If instead Nxc3, then Rd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #702.
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