Winning blow: queen to c5 (e3)
c9-18904naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1060Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeDecoy
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
20. Qxc5 Nxc5 21. b4 Nd3+ 22. cxd3
Why it works
- Brilliant! The queen on c5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+2.4).
- pawn to b4 develops smoothly.
- Strong! pawn to d3 is the sharp choice (+2.3).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Nxc5, then b4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #637.
SP-637 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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