Winning blow: queen to d2 (e2)
c9-26630Puzzle rating: 1250Theme: 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
18. Qd2 Bxg2 19. Bb4 Qxc1+ 20. Qxc1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (+4.0).
- Spot on — bishop to b4 (+4.1).
- Precise: queen to c1 is the top choice (+3.6).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Bxg2, then Bb4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #792.
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