Winning blow: queen to c3 (c4·2)
c9-25335Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: 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
22. Qc3+ Kb6 23. Qb3+ Ka7 24. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to b3 (#1).
- Strong! queen to b7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Qb3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #380.
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