Winning blow: queen to c5 (b5)
c9-18433naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1060Theme: 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. Qxc5+ bxc5 19. Nd3 Nd7 20. Bxh5
Why it works
- Great move! queen to c5 keeps the pressure (+3.3).
- knight to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to h5 is the top choice (+3.3).
- You reach a winning position (+3.3).
- If instead bxc5, then Nd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #337.
SP-337 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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