Winning blow: queen to c2 (c1·4)
c9-27882Puzzle rating: 1340Theme: 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
21. Qc2 Qxc2+ 22. Kxc2
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c2 keeps the pressure (+2.0).
- Well found: king to c2 (+1.9).
- You reach a winning position (+1.9).
- If instead Qxc2+, then Kxc2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #749.
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