Winning blow: queen to c2 (d2·6)
c9-25887Puzzle rating: 1610Theme: 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
14. Qc2 Nxb2 15. Bxa8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Well found: bishop to a8 (+4.0).
- You reach a winning position (+4.0).
- If instead Nxb2, then Bxa8 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #35.
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