Winning blow: queen to c1 (a3·2)
c9-25129Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
38. Qc1 Qxc1+ 39. Kxc1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c1 keeps the pressure (+5.2).
- Spot on — king to c1 (+5.3).
- You win decisive material (+5.3).
- If instead Qxc1+, then Kxc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #850.
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