Winning blow: queen to c8 (c3·2)
c9-27819Puzzle 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
37. Qc8 Qxb1+ 38. Kxb1
Why it works
- Sensible development: queen to c8.
- Spot on — king to b1 (#4).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Qxb1+, then Kxb1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #344.
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