Winning blow: queen to c1 (d1·3)
c9-25814Puzzle 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
9. Qxc1 Qc7 10. Nc3 b4 11. dxe6 Bxh1 12. Rxh1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c1 keeps the pressure (+3.4).
- Spot on — knight to c3 (+2.6).
- Precise: pawn to e6 is the top choice (+2.2).
- Best move. rook to h1 is exactly what the engine plays (+1.9).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Qc7, then Nc3 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #227.
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